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HAYWARD AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT•Hayward, CA

11d•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy working outside with children? Are you familiar with environmental education or interpretive techniques? The Nature Camp program is looking to hire a Director of Camps with interpretive experience to lead a team of staff and teen counselors and conduct camps at our Sulphur Creek Nature Center during the summer! The primary responsibilities of this position are to create and lead interpretive programs that highlight nature in park settings, provide excellent customer service to parents and caregivers, and provide day-to-day directions to a team of counselors at Sulphur Creek Nature Center. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop programs that impact the youth in our community and give them opportunities to explore the natural world. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and leadership skills. Training will be provided. Training will be provided. This is a seasonal, Summer-time position. Working hours will initially be on an as-needed basis to prepare for the Summer. Once Summer starts in June, you may be working up to 40 hours per week until August 2026. Here are the details about the positions: Available Positions: 1 Hourly Rate: $29.06/hour - $39.22/hour Work Schedule: Mondays – Fridays, 40 hours/week Typical Work hours: 8:30AM – 5:00PM Part-Time, Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position Work Location: Sulphur Creek Nature Center Anticipated Start Date: May 4, 2025 Duration: Summer season will run from May 4 to September 4 Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30) First review of applications will be March 2, 2026. Applications received after first review will be reviewed as we receive them. This posting may close at any time. POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, is responsible for coordination and supervision of staff and volunteers to ensure age-appropriate curriculum and activities are met related to the daily operation of a District program in order to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and perform related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for day-to-day operations of camp, conducting and analyzing assessment surveys, and is responsible for assisting in managing budgets. This class can be distinguished from the class of Head Counselor because incumbents in this class are responsible for the overall direction and staffing of the recreation program.

Requirements

Ability and Skill to: Work with adults, children and families participating in a variety of recreational activities.
Monitor compliance with District regulations and policies, and general safety practices related to recreation activities; firmly but tactfully enforce rules and regulations.
React quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Administer first aid, CPR and/or artificial respiration.
Maintain discipline, order and safety in a crowded and loud environment.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
Operate office equipment including computers, scanners, calculators, printers, and copiers.
Respond appropriately to changing situations and stressful conditions.
Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Knowledge of: Principles and methods used in organizing, conducting, and supervising engaging recreational activities.
Common crafts, sports, games, and recreation activities appropriate for school age children.
Basic youth development principles.
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office.
Basic first aid and safety practices and procedures.
Customer service principles.
Standard safety rules and regulations related to public recreation activities.
Education/Experience/Training: Highschool diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of college with major work in recreation, or a closely related field
At least 4 years of experience working with elementary and teenage children in a structured or supervised program.
Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within two-weeks of employment.
Special Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Proof of eligibility to work in U.S.
Ability to obtain Mandated Reporter Training Certification may be required.
Must pass a fingerprint and/or backgrounds clearance prior to employment.
Completion of the Hepatitis B vaccination series is recommended.

Responsibilities

Assist with the developing meaningful training to prepare staff and volunteers for their role as leaders
Responsible for day-to-day operations of camp including camp planning of activities, field trips, scheduling staff, parent communications, and opening and closing of camp
Provide superior customer service experience to campers, families and volunteers including returning phone calls in a timely manner and communication via email
Facilitate safe and positive recreation experiences; ensure a safe environment; assess and minimizes risks; assess and respond to potential injuries and prepare incident reports.
Maintain accurate attendance and complete required records; maintain appropriate confidential records.
Fill out incident reports as needed and manage any behavioral contracts when appropriate.
Manage the storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.
Participate in meeting and training sessions.
Maintain good public relations.
At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and the public.
Performs other duties as assigned.