Varsity Sports Camp Assistant Director
About The Position
The Varsity Sports Camp- Assistant Director is responsible for the supervision of camp staff and operation of the assigned camp including the programming and supervision of camp participants. Responsible for providing a safe, organized, age-appropriate camp experience for the participants enrolled in the program. Essential Duties Required to attend training sessions before camp begins as well as scheduled training sessions and meetings during the camp season. May be responsible for leading training sessions and holding regular staff meetings. Assists with the supervision of camp staff and camp leaders. Responsible for asisting the varsity camp directror in the preparation of weekly schedules, leadership of daily activities and maintenance of all necessary camp supplies and equipment. Assist in planning age appropriate activities for campers relevant to the focus of the camp.May be required to lead groups of campers in activities and games depending on the staffing needs of the camp. Assures the safety of all campers by monitoring all camp activities throughout the program. Responsible for alerting the camp director of any unsafe or suspicious situations that may arise, which may include taking immediate appropriate action to ensure the safety of program participants. Assures that the camp site, including the shelter is left in a clean and orderly condition at the conclusion of the camp day. Must be available to work the entire camp session(s). Responsible for maintaining accurate records and reports. Responsible for adhering to and maintaining ACA accreditation standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional duties: Must exercise strong communication and organizational skills. Position requires travel to various district facilities, park camp sites, meetings and trainings. Incorporates the District's core values of commitment, service, integrity, inclusiveness, openness, innovation and environmental stewardship in all work performed. Adheres to and actively enforces the safety responsibilities and safety procedures outlined in the District's Safety Manual, and overall risk management program. Candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with staff, adults and parents. This job falls in paygrade PT5. The target hiring range for this position is $18 - $21.5 depending on qualifications. A link to our part-time wage scale can be found here: A link to our part-time wage scale can be found here: https://www.skokieparks.org/part-time-wage-scale/ Additionally, a list of our benefits for staff can be found here: https://www.skokieparks.org/assets/1/6/SPD-InternalBenefitsChart-20251.pdf At the Skokie Park District, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We encourage applicants of all races, genders, ages, abilities, and identities to apply and join our team.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possess high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
- Must be able to obtain and keep current CPR and AED certifications.
- Must possess a valid Illinois Drivers' License.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience leading campers or groups of school-aged children 10-13 years old perfered.
- Varsity Sports Camp : Prefer individual that has an interest, basic knowledge, and experience playing and planning a variety of sports.
Responsibilities
- Supervision of camp staff
- Operation of the assigned camp including the programming and supervision of camp participants
- Providing a safe, organized, age-appropriate camp experience for the participants enrolled in the program
- Attending training sessions before camp begins as well as scheduled training sessions and meetings during the camp season
- Leading training sessions and holding regular staff meetings
- Assisting with the supervision of camp staff and camp leaders
- Assisting the varsity camp directror in the preparation of weekly schedules, leadership of daily activities and maintenance of all necessary camp supplies and equipment
- Planning age appropriate activities for campers relevant to the focus of the camp
- Leading groups of campers in activities and games depending on the staffing needs of the camp
- Assuring the safety of all campers by monitoring all camp activities throughout the program
- Alerting the camp director of any unsafe or suspicious situations that may arise, which may include taking immediate appropriate action to ensure the safety of program participants
- Assuring that the camp site, including the shelter is left in a clean and orderly condition at the conclusion of the camp day
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
- Adhering to and maintaining ACA accreditation standards
- Exercising strong communication and organizational skills
- Incorporating the District's core values of commitment, service, integrity, inclusiveness, openness, innovation and environmental stewardship in all work performed
- Adhering to and actively enforcing the safety responsibilities and safety procedures outlined in the District's Safety Manual, and overall risk management program
- Working collaboratively with staff, adults and parents
Benefits
- A list of our benefits for staff can be found here: https://www.skokieparks.org/assets/1/6/SPD-InternalBenefitsChart-20251.pdf
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
