Recreation Leader III - Camp P-Town Lead

Overview

Adventure awaits at Camp P-Town! The City of Pleasanton is seeking energetic and experienced camp leaders to take on the role of Recreation Leader III - Camp P-Town Lead and create unforgettable summer adventures for our community's youth (ages 6-14)!

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, you'll lead the charge in a dynamic day camp setting—serving as the on-site lead to supervise Recreation Leader II's and Leaders in Training (L.I.T.s), supporting activity planning, facilitation, and organization, communicating effectively with supervisors, parents, and staff, handling general administrative tasks like program implementation and safety protocols, administering first aid as needed, and ensuring a safe, fun-filled environment every step of the way.

You'll build strong relationships, resolve conflicts with mature judgment, and collaborate in a team-oriented atmosphere to make camp magic happen!

• Supervise and lead day camp participants, facilitating activities according to prepared camp schedules.
• Assist with program set-up, implementation, clean-up, and maintenance of camp rosters, check-in/out procedures, and equipment.
• Work closely with recreation coordinators on program planning, supply acquisition, and ensuring a safe program environment.
• Interact with patrons, parents/guardians, and the public, providing information, resolving conflicts, and administering first aid as needed.
• Handle money for programs or activities, operate cash registers or credit card terminals, and attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Perform assigned tasks with indirect supervision, including setting up equipment, supplies, and activity areas.

• Join a collaborative recreation team that values creativity, input, and shared enthusiasm for community programs.
• Engage with a wide variety of fun and meaningful activities that impact youth development and the Pleasanton community.
• Enjoy a supportive environment where flexibility and teamwork are encouraged in a vibrant department.
• Contribute to a high-performing organization known for community service, and opportunities to make a positive difference in people's lives.

• Navigating flexible schedules, including weekday shifts.
• Balancing interactions including resolving conflicts and handling inquiries from parents or the public.
• Providing timely assistance in a dynamic environment with varying program needs.

• Highly collaborative, regularly engaging with co-workers, supervisors, and coordinators to plan and execute programs.
• Approachable and accessible, fostering positive relationships with program participants, families, and the community.
• Ethical and professional, maintaining the highest standards of safety, courtesy, and judgment in all activities.
• Adaptable, able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, anticipating program issues and providing practical solutions to ensure smooth operations and participant enjoyment.

Possess current American Red Cross certification including Water Safety Instructor Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and all guidelines outlined in Title 22 (may be obtained after employment).

Knowledge of:

• Activity theory and philosophy.
• Activity/facility protocols.
• Activity equipment and facility care and use policies.
• Principles and practices of accurate money handling.
• City policies and procedures.

Skill to:

• Possess CPR - First Aid - AED certification.
• Provide basic staff training.
• Develop and implement program marketing and promotion materials.
• Determine problems and facilitate solutions.
• Establish, facilitate and maintain effective working relationships.
• Provides excellent customer service.

Ability to:

• Develop program activities.
• Interact with staff and outside agencies and contractors.
• Provide leadership and direction for subordinate staff.
• Coordinate resources.
• Use mature judgment and resolve conflict.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Move and set up assigned program equipment and supplies.
• Climb, squat, kneel, and sit on floor, as needed to accomplish job duties.
• Assemble basic equipment, tools and supplies.
• Operate tools and equipment.