Camp Leader - Camp Imagination

Wheeling Park District•Wheeling, IL

12d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Imagination Camp Leader oversees the daily operations of the Creative Arts Camp, which consists of approximately 60 campers ranging from grades 1-5. The Camp Leader supervises counselors, coordinates activities, maintains attendance and incident records, and ensures a safe, engaging environment for campers.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience at a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education with a major in Recreation, Education or related field.
Prior Camp experience.
Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.
Knowledge Working knowledge of a camp program and activities
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day to day operations of assigned camp by interacting with camp staff and campers.
Fill in for missing staff and take a group when necessary.
Oversee and ensure quality production of camp staff.
Prepare and submit lesson plans and supply requests per timeline set by Recreation Services Manager
Understand principles, practices, and objectives of community recreation.
Demonstrate ability to supervise children in a recreational setting.
Assist staff to plan and implement a variety of recreational activities.
Maintains daily attendance records and place phone calls home for any missing campers that have walk slips and/or are scheduled to attend off-site trips.
Serve as a resource to camp staff.
Assist staff in coaching through issues.
Meet regularly with camp counselors from assigned camp.
Attend daily staff meetings and actively participate and contribute.
Work with camp counselors to inventory and ensure all supplies and equipment are available.
Follow up on all accident and incident reports from assigned camp.
Serve as the liaison to camp staff, parents, Camp Director, and Recreation Services Manager.
Communicate regularly with the Camp Director regarding the camp operation.
Monitor camp counselors.
Assist in the planning and presenting of pre-camp training for assigned camp
Assist Camp Coordinator with staff evaluations.
Assist camps with shut down and clean up procedures.
Attend all planned camp special events and staff outings.
Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position.
Work as scheduled.
Participates in the required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.