Recreation Aide Lead - Youth (Camp Carson & Capital Kids)

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City•Carson City, NV

55d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Camp Carson or Capital Kids Lead, you will participate, plan, organize, and lead staff as they introduce kids to fun and exciting indoor and outdoor activities that include STEAM, Arts & Crafts, Leave No Trace, Teambuilding, Swimming, and Field Trips. You will also be responsible for ensuring children’s safety in the program, assisting with the training of Aide staff, communicating with parents & children about the program, and completing administrative/procedural work for your assigned group. This is a non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 work hours in a fiscal year, in which the employee performs a variety of duties to maintain and operate recreation youth programs.

Requirements

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age at date of hire or promotion.
One year of experience working or volunteering in a youth recreation setting.
Must be able to obtain required certifications for area of employment within one month of employment.
Willing to participate in water activities at the pool or lake.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Must obtain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Campus Extension certificates (Mandated Reporting: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect) within one (1) month of hire.
Nevada Act Early certificates within one (1) month of hire.
Pool Pact certificates within one (1) month of hire.
Pro Solutions certificates within one (1) month of hire.
Must have valid driver's license if 18 years of age or older.
Driver's Training (18 years of age or older) within one (1) month of hire.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques.
Basic math skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to organize, implement, monitor and participate in activities for the program participants.
Ability to react immediately, calmly, and effectively to situations and employ established techniques to resolve issues.
Ability to enforce policies and procedures within the program and with Recreation Aides.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with both children and adults.
Ability to maintain current certifications.
Ability to complete required forms and paperwork.
Ability to maintain open lines of communication with necessary people involved in the program.
Sufficient mobility, strength, and endurance to maintain the facility, and effectively monitor and control the participants involved in the recreational activities.
Use standard office equipment (including a computer).
Vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Ability to lift at times up to 30 lbs.
Must be mobile, able to sit, stoop, and climb.
Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends, flexible hours, and holidays.
Staff may be needed to drive their personal vehicles while on work hours if over the age of 16.
Fingerprint based background investigation (if 18 years of age or older).
Drug screening.

Responsibilities

Organize, monitor, and participate in recreation and learning activities suitable for children between the ages 5 and 13 years of age.
Design and carry out plans for activity.
Treat participants appropriately and properly.
Use positive monitoring techniques.
Prepare needed supplies for activity, setting up prior to and cleaning up after the activity.
Maintain an organized and orderly work atmosphere.
Ensure that the facility and equipment are kept neat and orderly.
Perform all duties in a safe manor.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Recreation Aide Supervisor or Program Supervisor.
Assist parents or public with concerns or complaints.
Provide necessary information to parents or participants as needed.
Being responsible for opening and/or closing the program facility while overseeing a specific program site.
Assure Recreation Aides are carrying out activities as assigned and assist with on the job training.
Assisting with the creation of staff work schedules and programs lesson plans.
Maintain daily attendance records for each participant; contact parents according to established protocols.