This position is for Wild about LLELA Outdoor Adventure Camp.This position is responsible for providing a positive day camp experience for children by supervising day-to-day activities for the City’s Camp PLAY/Teen Camp program including providing leadership and direction for 4-5 Day Camp Attendants. The Day Camp Leader ensures the smooth operation of Camp PLAY/Teen Camp, which includes providing daily activities for children, ages 6-15. The Day Camp Leader is also responsible for addressing patron complaints and handling emergency situations. This position will require extensive contact with children and adult citizens. Camp PLAY/Teen Camps run for the entire summer.
Starting Salary: $14.652nd year: $15.153rd year: $15.664rd year: $16.165th year: $16.676th year: $17.17

• Performs supervisory functions for day camp program including Day Camp Attendants.
• Develops, plans and coordinates the day camp activities.
• Ensures daily camp activities are conducted in a safe, professional manner.
• Ensures proper equipment and materials are available.
• Interacts with participants, parents, staff, and supervisory personnel to provide a high-quality program.
• Maintains facility appearance during and after camp activities.
• Responsible for reporting any camp incidents to Camp Director.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required. 

Experience

• Prior experience working with children and/or instructing day camp activities for children ages six to fifteen preferred. 
• Supervisory experience preferred. 
• OR 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.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop quality programs for children ages. 

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.
• Ability to use good judgment regarding safety measures for planned activities.
• Ability to resolve patron complaints and handle emergency situations in an efficient professional manner. 

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 pre camp training required