Extra Help - Seattle, United States - City of Shoreline, WA

    City of Shoreline, WA
    City of Shoreline, WA Seattle, United States

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    Salary: $20.44 Hourly

    Location : Shoreline, WA

    Job Type: Extra Help Seasonal

    Job Number:

    Department: Recreation, Cultural and Community Services

    Division: Recreation

    Opening Date: 01/17/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Bargaining Unit: N/A

    GENERAL SUMMARY

    Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

    First review of applications February 13. Second review of applications March 12.

    We are seeking up to (9) Assistant Camp Directors for our Camp Shoreline summer program who can work during all the listed program dates. Assistant Camp Director positions include:
    • Spartan Recreation Center Activity Assistant Director (7-11yr olds)(up to 2 positions 20-40 hrs/wk
    • Spartan Recreation Center Sport Assistant Director (7-11yr olds)(up to 2 positions)20-40 hrs/wk
    • Spartan Recreation Center Lil' Playground Pals (5-6yr olds)- 20 hrs/wk
    • Ridgecrest Elementary Assistant Director (5-11yr olds)- 40 hrs/wk
    • Ridgecrest Elementary Activity Assistant Director (7-11 yr olds)- 40 hrs/wk
    • Ridgecrest Elementary School Lil' Playground Pals (5-6yr olds)- 40 hrs/wk
    • Outdoor Camp Assistant Director (9-12yr olds)- 40 hrs/wk
    If you are wanting 40 hours a week, please also apply for the day camp counselor position. If hired as an assistant director at 20 hours, you can potentially be hired as a day camp counselor for an additional 20 hrs/wk as well.

    These are seasonal and non-benefited positions:
    Monday - Friday
    8 hour or 4 hour shifts depending on the specific position (see below), between the hours of
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Paid assistant camp director training will be scheduled an average of 16 hours between April - June. In June there will also be a 6 - 8 hour onsite training And 20-40hrs allotted for pre-camp planning.

    Below is an example of the 2024 annual schedule.
    Camp Shoreline summer program dates
    • Camp Shoreline: June 24th- August 23rd
    School's Out program dates:
    • Spring Break: April
    • Winter Break: December 23 - Jan.
    Scope of Work
    Ridgecrest Elementary- 40 hrs/wk: Provide staff/volunteer supervision and leadership at Camp Shoreline Summer Camp at Ridgecrest Elementary School for youth ages 5-11. Plan and lead a variety of activities including but not limited to visual and performing arts, sports, creative movement, team and individual games and sports.

    Lil' Playground Pals- 20 or 40/hrs wk- These positions will plan and oversee Camp Shoreline's 5-6 year old camp program. The assistant director and camp counselors will lead campers in a variety of age appropriate games, sports, art projects, and much more.

    Sport- 20 or 40/hrs wk- This position is responsible for creating and implementing a sport based camp curriculum and will work with camp leaders to guide participants in a variety of sports and sport-based activities. Some sports including but are not limited to basketball, soccer, dodgeball, track and field, racket sports, flag football.

    Activity- 20 or 40/hrs wk- This position is responsible for planning and implementing creative and engaging activities each day of camp for a classroom of 40 children ages 7-11. Activities include, but are not limited to, arts & crafts, nature and science exploration, cooking and performance arts.

    Outdoor Camp- 40 hrs/wk - Provide staff/volunteer supervision and leadership at Camp Shoreline Outdoor Camp at Hamlin Park and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park for youth ages 9-12. Assist site director and work with one or more camp leaders to plan and lead participants in a variety of activities including but are not limited to visual and performing arts, sports, creative movement, team and individual games and sports.
    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Essential Functions
    1. Assist site director in the coordination of camp activities and staff
    2. Supervision of staff and volunteers
    3. Supervision of campers
    4. Assist with the daily planning, scheduling, and staffing of camp
    5. Communicate with the community and participant families in a professional manner
    6. Know and follow City policies and procedures
    7. Other duties as assigned
    Depending on the camp in which you will be supervising, your job duties may include:
    • Leading activities in arts, sports and games for youth.
    • Developing an all outdoor camp curriculum.
    • Overseeing, planning, and organizing age appropriate activities for preschoolers.
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
    Interact with diverse populations of all ages in a friendly environment.
    Experience supervising and scheduling staff.
    Experience in leading, in a group setting.
    Experience in school or recreation activities that include supervising or leading groups of children.
    Ability to work independently and with a group.
    Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
    Strong interest and ability to lead activities in arts, sports and games for youth.
    Strong oral communication skills with an enthusiastic and friendly personality.
    Strong leadership and communication skills.
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Current First Aid/CPR certification is required, on-site training will be provided for those who are not currently certified.

    Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks.
    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    Environmental Conditions
    Community center/indoor and outdoor recreational facility environment; may travel from site to site; exposure to computer screen, noisy; inclement weather conditions.

    Physical Conditions
    Essential and marginal functions may require walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; repeated bending

    Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call

    All positions, including Extra Help, participate in a 401(a) Social Security Replacement Program.
    Extra Help employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked.
    Extra Help positions are allowed to work up to 1040 hours per year.

    01

    Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. This includes failing to provide detailed work history and responses of "see application". Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses will be verified from information included within the application?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    How many years of experience do you have working in a summer camp environment?
    • I have 3 or more years of this experience.
    • I have at least 1 year of this experience, but less than 3 years.
    • I have less than 1 year of this experience.
    • I don't have this experience.
    03

    Describe your experience in school or recreation activities as a teacher, supervisor or director. Include your role, employer, duties and length of experience. If none, enter "N/A".

    04

    Describe any other leadership experience you have, including but not limited to volunteer work, clubs, tutoring, or counselor in training (CIT) programs. If you don't have this experience, type N/A.

    05

    Check which assistant camp director position(s) you are interested in.
    • Ridgecrest Elementary
    • Activity @ Ridgecrest Elementary
    • Lil' Playground Pals @ Ridgecrest Elementary
    • Lil' Playground Pals @ Spartan Recreation Center
    • Sport @ Spartan Recreation Center
    • Activity @ Spartan Recreation Center
    • Outdoor Camp @ Various Outdoor Park locations
    06

    Check program dates of interest. If there are specific days you are unable to work during any of the programs of interest, please list them in the Optional Comments box.
    • Camp Shoreline: June 24th- August 23rd
    • Spring Break: April 22nd-26th
    • Winter Break: December 23rd- Jan. 3rd
    07

    Optional Comments.

    08

    Are you interested in working Full time or part time?
    • Full time (40/hours week)
    • Part Time (20/hours week)
    09

    Are you aware that the employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of State and Federal background checks?
    • Yes
    • No
    10

    Acknowledgement of requirements:The City of Shoreline application must be completed (including education & employment history). I acknowledge that if my application is incomplete, the City of Shoreline may not consider me for this position.
    • Yes
    Required Question