Recreation Leader - Camp Supervisor

Responsible for the daily operation of the Summer Day Camp and supervision of the other camp staff. Direct staff in order to accomplish scheduled programming including any required adjustments. Manager is responsible to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed by camp staff including emergency actions. Essential job functions:

• Direct and supervise camp staff to meet supervision and programming needs of campers.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians concerning daily camp operations, schedule changes and any emergency information.
• Maintain communications with Parks & Recreation staff concerning daily operations, required reports and records, and any emergency information.

Relationships:

• Reports to and takes direction from Camp Director and/or Assistant Camp Director.
• Acts as main point of contact with host facilities for scheduled field trips, guest speakers, specialized instructors and the like.

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment: computers, copier, files
• Communication equipment: cell phone, portable two way radios
• Sports equipment: basketballs, soccer balls, gear bags, cones, flagging tape etc.
• Recreational and arts & craft supplies: board games, glue, paper, scissors, tape, paint etc.
• Emergency equipment: First aid equipment

• Minimum age 20
• Experience with school age children in a structured environment

Preferred:

• Experience in program and/or curriculum development
• Supervisor or management experience

Physical aspects of the job:

• Must be able to lead campers and staff to Library and back, and participate in field trips and camp activities.
• Be able to bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead as needed for normal camp duties.