Recreation Leader, Camp Jackson
About The Position
Under basic supervision, oversees and leads a variety of recreation programs and events; performs a variety of tasks in support of the assigned area and program. This is a seasonal position from June 1st - August 21st. The Recreation Leader for Camp Jackson will specifically work with a group of campers to provide a safe, fun, exciting camp experience, be responsive to campers’ needs and act as a positive role model. They will assist in daily set up and clean up each day, including preparing supplies, snack, etc., while maintaining constant supervision of campers, enforcing all safety regulations, and following emergency procedures. The role involves active and enthusiastic participation in all camp activities, staff meetings and training sessions, and planning, leading, and implementing age-appropriate, engaging, and safe activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, or nature hikes. The position also requires developing and implementing lesson plans and leading a variety of group activities for campers. If over 21, a driver's license is required with the ability to transport campers in a 15-passenger van. Comfort working outdoors and supervising children in or around a pool like setting or large bodies of water & swimming is also necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Up to 1 year of experience in recreation programs or working with children
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Recreation site safety rules and regulations.
- Methods of program planning and implementation.
- Principles, practices, and methods of conflict resolution and problem solving.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely
- Assessing, prioritizing, and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
- Administering basic first aid.
Nice To Haves
- Driver's license is required with the ability to transport campers in a 15-passenger van (if over 21)
Responsibilities
- Supervises and leads day-to-day operations of assigned recreation programs and activities; assembles necessary supplies for each activity.
- May take attendance for assigned group and records names of participants who are not in attendance; calls participants or parents to verify absences as necessary.
- Oversees, leads, and assists with various activities; observes participants during program; enforces rules and safety procedures; implements disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Participates in facility or venue set-up, clean-up, and sanitation.
- Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Work with a group of campers to provide a safe, fun, exciting camp experience.
- Be responsive to campers’ needs and act as a positive role model.
- Assist in daily set up and clean up each day, including preparing supplies, snack, etc.
- Maintaining constant supervision of campers, enforcing all safety regulations, and following emergency procedures
- Participate actively and enthusiastically in all camp activities, staff meetings and training sessions.
- Planning, leading, and implementing age-appropriate, engaging, and safe activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, or nature hikes.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and lead a variety of group activities for campers.
- Transport campers in a 15-passenger van (if over 21 and possess driver's license).
- Supervising children in or around a pool like setting or large bodies of water & swimming.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
