This position is for Wild about LLELA Outdoor Adventure Camp.This position is responsible for providing a positive day camp experience for participants by supervising day-to-day activities for the City’s Camp PLAY/Teen Camp programs. The Day Camp Attendant assists the Day Camp Leader in the operation of Camp PLAY/Teen Camp, which includes providing daily activities for children, ages 6-15 and runs the entire summer, or for summer camps at LLELA Nature Preserve for select weeks. This position will require extensive contact with children and adult citizens.
Starting Salary: $13.132nd year: $13.643rd year: $14.144rd year: $14.655th year: $15.156th year: $15.66

• Implements, monitors, and coordinates daily activities for the day camp program.
• Assists with daily preparation of activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, field trips, hikes and other activities.
• Provides snack time and lunch set-up and clean-up.
• Interacts with camp participants in a variety of recreational activities.
• Ensures that daily camp activities are conducted in a safe, professional manner following all safety measures and protocols.
• Communicates camp equipment and supply needs to the Day Camp Leader.
• Maintains facility appearance during and after camp activities.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Must be at least 16 years of age. 

Experience 

• Prior experience working with children and/or instructing day camp activities for children ages six to fifteen preferred.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
 
Knowledge of: 

• Knowledge of recreational games, crafts, and activities. 

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with citizens and staff.
• Ability to implement, supervise and coordinate daily activities.
• Ability to supervise and interact with children ages seven to eleven.
• Ability to use good judgment regarding safety measures for planned activities.
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in adverse conditions. 

Skills: 

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail and the internet.

Other Requirements: 

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.

Work Hours: Monday thru Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm June 3-21 with mandatory pre camp training