Recreation Leader (Summer Season)
Who We Are Looking For:
The Recreation Leader is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive summer camp (normally 7:00 am - 6:00 pm) recreation program daily from Monday - Friday. This camp is for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade and runs from late May - early August. Must attend required evening and weekend trainings prior to the start of camp. Pay starts at $12.50/hour.
What Winning As A Recreation Leader Looks Like:
* Supervise a recreational program to include sports, table games, arts and crafts, dramatics, and special activities.
* Keep accurate daily attendance records and report it on the proper form to the DRC office.
* Monitor whereabouts of assigned children and ensure safety of children at all times.
* Deal with behavior issues in an appropriate manner.
* Work with parents of children in program to ensure good communication and that the outreach program is flexible in meeting the needs of the family.
* Supervise field trips.
* Wear appropriate staff attire at all times.
* Be responsible for all supplies and equipment utilized during program.
* Attend all program training.
* Carry out all other duties assigned by the Program Supervisor relating to the program.
Essential Job Requirements:
EDUCATION:
* A high school diploma is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
* Experience working with children or providing recreational programs is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Functions may be performed in an environment that may cause exposure to sun.
* Need to have the ability to see and hear, sit, stoop, bend and move about.
* Must posses an audible voice for communication and ability to lift light equipment.
* Must be willing and able to assist students with physical limitations while in the pool.
Qualifications:
* Must be at least 16 years old.
* Needs to possess a basic knowledge of fundamental recreational activities.
* Mature individual with strong work habits.
* The ideal person will be able to build healthy teaching relationships and implement programs that nurture character and strong athletic and social skills.
* Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
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