Day Camp Leader - Golden

Only for registered members Golden, United States

1 day ago

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$23,000 - $34,000 (USD) per year *
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We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Day Camp Leader position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be · Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. · Golden is a vibrant outdoor co ...
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We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Day Camp Leader position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be


Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle.

Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration.


Under general direction of the Youth Enrichment Coordinator and Preschool Director, assists, and leads a variety of childcare activities for the Golden Parks and Recreation Department's Day Camp Program for children years of age with hours Monday - Friday 7:30am-5pm, with a commitment of at least 9 out of 12 weeks during this timeframe.

Required training will be Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, Monday, June 1, 2026.


Under general direction of the Youth Enrichment Coordinator and Preschool Director, assists, and leads a variety of childcare activities for the Golden Parks and Recreation Department's Day Camp Program for children years of age.

Follows and enforces all department and camp policies, rules, and regulations while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude. Provides a safe camp environment.


Maintains cleanliness of facility and organization of materials and equipment in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers and Golden Parks and Recreation Department's policies.


Communicates with parents and staff to provide information about camp activities and camper successes and problems while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.

Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) by date of hire preferred.

Three months of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable work experience with school-age children in areas such as education, camps, day care, recreation, 4H education, scouts, and/or sports (480 hours).

Swimming skills preferred. Must have strong organizational skills. Must pass a State of Colorado sexual abuse background check and a CBI/FBI fingerprint criminal check.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Child and Adult CPR certification and First Aid required within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain a certification in Standard Precautions within 30 days of hire.
May be required to obtain a Medication Administration certification within 30 days of hire.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, community organizations, the public, and participants.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to make sound judgments, exercise conflict resolution techniques and patience when dealing with stressful disciplinary situations.

Other Skills And Abilities

Excellent customer service and childcare skills are imperative. Ability to interact with different age and interest groups and handle several activities and multiple tasks. Must make independent decisions and the ability to complete projects with minimal supervision.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Computer (including word, excel), phone, walkie / talkie, copier, printer, fax, playground equipment, sports, and children's equipment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Duties require moderate movement and physical effort; discomforts and hazards are minor and controllable. Must be able to swim.


WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions during summer months. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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