summer day camp lead - Cary, United States - Town of Cary

Description

Salary: $ $22.00 Hourly

Location : Cary, NC

Job Type: Seasonal, Part-Time

Job Number:

Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Division: PRCR COMMUNITY CENTERS

Opening Date: 02/06/2024

Closing Date: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

Are you a leader with a strong understanding of summer day camp operations? Are you organized, communicative, and able to lead and inspire others?

Cary is seeking Summer Day Camp Leads to serve as the head staff on site for each of our summer day camps, ensuring that our camps are both safe and fun for every camper. This position will oversee the day-to-day operation of camp at either Bond Park Community Center or Mills Park Elementary and will play a critical role in providing high-quality camp experiences for our citizens. Beginning in April, Camp Leads will take an active role in planning camps and designing camp staff training. Camp Leads will then help facilitate staff training in May and supervise camp June-August.

Camp locations include Bond Park Community Center and Mills Park Elementary.

This is a seasonal (April-August), non-benefited position, up to 40 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cary is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Our goal is for our workplace to be one where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Typical Tasks

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned camp location;
• Ensures that camp staff are communicating information with parents on any schedule changes, concerns, achievements or disciplinary issues;
• Ensures camp guidelines and policies are followed;
• Collaborates with camp leadership to plan major programs, events, and trips;
• Assists with the development and implementation of staff trainings and meetings;
• Manages camp leadership staff schedules;
• Coaches staff and completes staff evaluations;
• Ensures that daily cleaning schedule is followed and assists with cleaning when needed;
• Mediates camper disciplinary issues and completes any necessary paperwork;
• Collaborates with full-time and part-time inclusion staff about any camper needs;
• Drives a town 15-passenger vehicle or smaller;
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of traditional camps; general knowledge of equipment and supplies required for camp operation; general knowledge of computers and related software; strong oral and written communications skills; time-management skills; critical-thinking skills; skills in the operation of common office equipment; ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to exercise judgment in controlling the activities, behavior, and safety of camp attendees; ability to supervise other staff.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major course work in recreation management, physical education, elementary/middle/high school education, or a related field
• Requires at least three years or three summer seasons working as a camp counselor, camp administrator, teacher, or similar position
• CPR and First-aid Certification preferred; training opportunities available.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees

Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are not eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package.

01

Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in recreation management, physical education, elementary/middle/high school education, or closely related field? If "yes", this must be reflected in your work and education history.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your preferred location.

• Bond Park Community Center
• Mills Park Elementary
• Either/No preference

04

How many years of experience do you have working in a camp setting as a counselor, camp administrator, teacher, or similar position?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

05

Please describe your education and/or experience in recreation, education, or a related field. Please include details such as where this experience/degree was obtained, ages taught, how long you taught, etc. If you do not have this experience or degree, enter, "N/A"

06

Please select your CPR/First Aid certification status.

• Currently certified
• Not certified but willing to participate in provided training
• Not certified and not willing to participate in provided training

07

This position will begin planning for camps in April and will extend through the end of camps in late August. Please note any significant schedule accommodation needs you may have in these months.

08

What interests you most about this position?

09

What makes a good camp counselor?

Required Question