Camp Staff

Beach Cities Health•Redondo Beach, CA

21h

About The Position

Under general supervision, leads camp program activities at facility and off-site locations; supervises and ensures safety and well-being of campers in program and during transportation to and from field trips; completes camp activity and safety records; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Applicants under the age of 18 must provide a California Work Permit.
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Must be able to successfully pass background check, tuberculosis test and drug screen.
Must possess proficiency in Microsoft programs and ability to learn other software programs used at facility (point of sale).
Currently pursuing or completed a High School Diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of experience in community services and/or recreational activities for various age groups.
Minimum of six months prior work (or volunteer) experience with children.
Knowledge of recreational programs, day camp activities, and arts and crafts.

Nice To Haves

Completion of college level course work in recreation, physical education or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision and care for approximately 8 to 10 campers on a daily basis.
Leads and engages in age-specific programs, activities, arts and crafts, games and recreational activities outlined in the daily camp schedule.
Engages in the set-up and break down of camp activities, including preparation and clean-up for crafts, games and activities.
Keeps a consistently positive attitude and shows interest and excitement in scheduled activities and seeks ways to include all campers in every activity.
Arranges skits and leads songs with campers.
Supervises campers in Adventure Room play structure and monitors play at the rope course, gymnasium, rock wall and other assigned areas.
Supervises climbing activities, including securing harnesses and attaching campers to automatic belay system at the outdoor rock wall.
Reports any safety issues within the facility to the Camp Supervisor or Programs Manager and assists with the on-going collection of customer evaluation and feedback data.
Explains and enforces AdventurePlex camp policies and procedures including those related to disciplinary situations, health and wellness, water safety, transportation rules and mandated reporting and handling of emergency situations
Demonstrates standards of cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, honesty and teamwork to campers in setting a good example
Maintain effective relationships with campers, parents and AdventurePlex staff.
Notifies appropriate staff of camper illness and injuries immediately; completes appropriate incident and accident reports in a timely manner.
Alerts the Camp Supervisor of problems involving campers and programs and suggests potential solutions.
While on field trips, follows all trip protocols, including executing head counts and establishing buddy systems.
Participates in staff meetings and training processes and assists with special projects.