Summer Camp Director - Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

Description

HIRING RATE: $18.00 Hourly

With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".

Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"

• People First - Giving priority to others
• Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to provide opportunities for recreational activities and customer service to patrons by acting as a frontline leader in a day camp setting. This is accomplished by supervising summer camp operations and staff, managing documents, maintaining open communication and ensuring compliance with local standards of care. Other duties may include planning and carrying out activities such as but not limited to hiking, arts and crafts, sports, drama, swimming, and field trips.

This position provides direction to other employees.

The information listed below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

• Oversees seasonal youth camp operations by coordinating the activities of the camp and supervising related programs, field trips, and activities.
• Supervises personnel by assisting in training, observing and monitoring work tasks, evaluating work performance, assisting employees to correct deficiencies, scheduling the necessary employees for facility operations and submitting time sheets for payroll.
• Instructs and/or trains personnel to lead a variety of activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, games, nature education and other outdoor related activities.
• Works closely with Recreation Program Supervisor to plan and coordinate activities; provides assistance in other parks and recreation programs as needed, including the Allen USA Celebration.
• Provides customer service by maintaining positive interpersonal relations with all who are involved in the summer camp program; including children, parents, staff, vendors and general public.
• Monitors the use of recreation equipment and ensures it is used in a capacity that is in accordance with its intended use. Ensures all equipment is returned to its original location and put back in an organized fashion when done using.
• Follows and enforces rules, policies, and procedures outlined in City of Allen local standards of care and handbook.
• Must have a desire to work with children and be able to work every week of seasonal camp.
• Ensures a high level of safety for participants and personnel during the program and administers basic first aid, as certified, as necessary.

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Experience working with youth, prior day camp experience, or experience programming camp activities preferred.

Certification and Other Requirements

• Valid Class C Driver's License
• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire (training provided)
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old

Work Schedule

• Must be available for work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during all seasonal camp weeks.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

• Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Reading
Basic - Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math
Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing
Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Managerial
Receives directions:
The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some…