Youth Camp Director

Position: Youth Camp Director (Variable Hour)
** JOB LOCATION
** 18150 E Vassar Pl Aurora, Colorado 80013
** City of Aurora, Colorado
** It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
** Integrity**,
** Respect, Professionalism**, and
** Customer Service**, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

* Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
* Diverse community
* Competitive total compensation package
* Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
* Light rail station minutes away
* On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
* Access to innovation work spaces
** PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Finding a leader for our summer camp team takes more than just a love for glitter and games.  Honest leaders who always follow through build the safest environment for our youth.
Treating every child and staff member with kindness ensures everyone feels welcome at the park.  Polished work habits matter even when you are planning a field trip or a messy craft project.  Spending workdays at parks and adventure destinations definitely beats a boring cubicle.  Managing small teams and program budgets requires a steady hand and a quick mind.
Having a degree in recreation or education provides a great foundation for this role.
Creating lasting memories for kids is easily the best part of the job. Must be 21 years old at the time of hire
*** The hiring rate for this role is $20.00/hour.
*** This is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), meaning the selected candidate will work fewer than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
*** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Summer (Youth) Camp Directors. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs.

****** The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions:
**** Background Check (if over 18)
* MVR* Fingerprints (via Trials and Identigo)
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* Position Overview:

** Camp/Activity Director is responsible for implementing planned programs which include school break camps, summer camp, We Are Aurora Youth, and Friday evening programs. The Director will also lead 1 to 5 staff in in implementing programs. This position also applies to candidates that are only able to work during the summer season or part of the year.  Hired staff are asked for availability based on program dates and scheduling comes on a first come first serve basis.
** PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Organize and run staff meetings, mandatory trainings, and other Youth Services events required by program.
* Prepare and maintain necessary supplies and stay within budget guidelines.
* Directors will coordinate and implement activities and events which will include direct supervision of group programs.
* Directors will work closely with parents on youth profiles, program communication & volunteer needs.
* Work with the Program Leaders to implement and participate in planned programs which include games, crafts, field trips, and swimming.
* Perform other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or…