Day Camp Coordinator; Temporary - Camp Connections

Overview

Day Camp Coordinator (Temporary 40 Hours) - Camp Connections |

Location:

Parks and Recreation | Job  | Employment:
Temporary

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay
• No experience necessary
• Required training – FREE
• Required certifications – FREE
• Required work attire – FREE
• Highly respected employer
• Great resume builder
• Great first job
• An opportunity to make a difference
• Opportunity to meet new friends
• Fun team environment

Plano Parks and Recreation is looking for Day Camp Coordinators for our summer camp programs. Below is a listing of the primary job responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, and conducts a diversified program of recreational opportunities for youth and/or teens.
• Supervises, instructs and evaluates Camp Counselors and volunteer personnel.
• Communicates with participants’ parents on a regular basis.
• Investigates and resolves concerns and complaints.
• Maintains and enforces discipline and safety protocols.
• Maintains attendance and activity records.
• Transports program participants to and from program sites in City vehicles when necessary.

Our Day Camp Coordinators are critical to the success of our summer camps. They create a safe environment where kids feel welcome and a sense of belonging. Day Camp Coordinators must have the ability to create a dynamic weekly curriculum, address parent concerns, and provide leadership to a group of Camp Counselors and volunteers, while creating a unique and engaging experience for kids.

Qualities we are looking for include spontaneity, passion, excitement, energy, and the ability to bond with each camper. It isn’t necessary to be good at sports, crafts, or games to be a good Day Camp Coordinator; you just have to want to be a part of the camp experience.

Under general supervision, the Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for developing and administering a program of recreation and nature related activities for youth and teens at an assigned Day Camp.

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plan, schedules, and conducts a diversified program of recreational opportunities for youth and/or teens.
• Supervises, instructs and evaluates Camp Counselors and volunteer personnel assigned to assist in the conduct of Day Camp activities.
• Communicates with participants’ parents via phone and email on a regular basis to keep them informed.
• Investigates and resolves concerns and complaints.
• Maintains and enforces discipline and safety protocols at all times.
• Issues and receives recreation equipment.
• Inspects grounds and equipment; recommends maintenance and repair.
• Maintains attendance and activity records and prepares reports.
• Makes recommendations with regard to the community-wide Day Camp program.
• Performs other related duties as directed and/or required.
• Purchases, inventories and distributes all camp supplies.
• Monitors program expenses and maintains weekly expense reports.
• Transports program participants to and from program sites in City vehicles when necessary.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge
: A variety of recreational and athletic activities; knowledge of basic arts and crafts skills; knowledge of basic creative dramatic procedures; knowledge of first aid and safety procedures. When assigned to the Outdoor Program, also requires good knowledge of outdoor recreation practices and techniques.

Skill in
:
Ability to coordinate the use of facilities and activities for a large number of people; ability to supervise, motivate and maintain effective relationships with camp counselors; ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, and other staff; ability to lead and involve campers in a variety of recreational activities; ability to administer first aid and assistance to campers; ability to drive a commercial van with up to 15 passengers;

ability to accurately process cash…