Day Camp Assistant

City of Huron, SD • Huron, SD

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Employee will work from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during May, June, July, and August at the Campus Center. Employee will assist the Day Camp Director to supervise day camp participants. Employee will be able supervise participants between the ages of 6-11. Qualifications Work is frequently performed in undesirable physical conditions of pollution, heat, cold, dampness, and a moderate to high noise level; Responsible for assisting the Director in: planning, leading, and implementing core and non-core programs and experiences for children in a small group setting; general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in the group. The Assistant Director will provide high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants. Supervise and monitor youth ages 6-11. May to August, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.

Requirements

• Ability to work with necessary equipment to complete the tasks successfully.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present Parks & Recreation information to the public

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from High School or GED Certificate preferred.
• High School Students may be acceptable in some circumstances.
• Experience with Park & Recreation seasonal activities, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Day Camp Director to supervise day camp participants.
• Supervise participants between the ages of 6-11.
• Planning, leading, and implementing core and non-core programs and experiences for children in a small group setting
• General safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in the group.
• Provide high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants.
• Supervise and monitor youth ages 6-11.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED