About the position
Kinder Camp serves our youngest camper population comprised of 3.5-5-year-old campers who have not yet attended Kindergarten. We offer half-day and full-day options to the campers in the program. Campers will enjoy days filled with fun unique themed activities that include: music, arts, field trips, crafts, games, physical activities, and additional opportunities for learning, and much more. Many camp activities will be outdoors, weather permitting. Camp will run from 8:30am-3:30pm each day in and around the Community Center, Nursery School Rooms. We also offer Before Care from 7:30am - 8:45am and After Care from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Kinder Camp Assistant Manager's primary responsibilities are to assist the Camp Manager and Community Center Coordinator in mentoring and supervising approximately 12-15 camp staff and 1-3 interns. The team will also work together to develop the camp program and work with children and families of all cultures and backgrounds to provide a transformative camping experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and implementation of all camp training.
- Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of hazardous objects.
- Communicate with parents about participant's experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
- Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.
- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
Requirements
- Supervisory skills, including the ability to inspire and develop young staff members.
- Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible if there are last minute changes.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft or Google software is preferred.
- First Aid and CPR certification or willing to become certified before camp preferred.
- Available Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm.
- Available for the mandatory orientation prior to camp (date TBD).
- Available to work all four camp sessions and assist with pre-camp preparation.
Benefits
- Starting Pay: $15.91 - 19.09/hour
