Camp Leader

Wheeling Park District•Wheeling, IL

11d•$17 - $18

About The Position

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. Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people. Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position. Work as scheduled.

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.
Working knowledge of a camp program and activities

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.
Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position.
Work as scheduled.