Summer Camp Assistant Site Supervisor

Assistant Site Supervisors provide assistance, lead, supervise and maintain quality control of assigned summer camp program site, campers and counselors. This is a temporary position, working with children 5 through 15 years of age. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Assistant Site Supervisor will assist in planning, implementing and participating in well‑organized and varied indoor and outdoor recreational/athletic activities and special events.

Assistant Site Supervisors are responsible for supporting day‑to‑day camp operations, administrative duties, supervision and safety of all summer camp program participants.

• Provide leadership to camp counselors and campers.
• Ensure staff complies with policies and procedures set by The City of Deerfield Beach, including record keeping, adherence to uniform policies and attendance.
• Ensure staff and campers maintain daily scheduled routines, traditions and programming.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and program areas.
• Assist in supervising up to 16 staff members and up to 150 children daily.
• Teach young staff to foster positive youth development.
• Assist in program content and structure while working closely with the Site Supervisor, camp leadership, parents and families.
• Oversee all camp activities to ensure appropriate counselor coverage and participate in all recreational activities (pool, art/crafts, sports, games, etc.).
• Regulate check‑in/out procedures by requiring  all adults and checking registration forms.
• Supervise and provide a safe and healthy environment, physically and mentally, to ensure the operation of a quality children’s program.
• Organize, lead and provide a variety of high‑quality small and large group activities each week, including crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, Family Night, and time on the bus.
• Manage children’s behavior and act as a role model and mentor; model constructive participation in all daily activities and field trips.
• Communicate with campers’ parents/guardians regarding experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
• Ensure all children in the assigned group are accounted for onsite and on field trips; conduct headcounts for groups when loading buses and at trip arrival/departure and throughout the day.
• Keep the camp site presentable at all times, clean, organized and free of litter.
• Interact effectively and professionally with employees, program participants, supervisors, staff, instructors and the general public.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation and daily attendance.
• Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance, essential functions of the position.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain full attendance for the nine‑week summer and attend all staff meetings and training.
• Other duties and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Prior experience working with children ages 5–15; minimum one (1) season of paid experience with a summer camp, school or recreational program; certified teachers with a minimum of one (1) year teaching experience; one (1) year previous summer recreation leader experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent certificate.
• First Aid and CPR Certification is mandatory and must remain current throughout camp.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with leadership/programming in recreational or educational environments.
• Ability to manage individual and group behavior in various activities and settings.
• Knowledge and ability to apply leadership and behavior‑management techniques effectively.
• Patience, enthusiasm and ability to handle disruptive children effectively.
• Ability to interpret and apply health and safety procedures.
• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model: punctuality, respect, sportsmanship, etc.
• Ability to establish and…