Salary: $17.34 - $22.02 Hourly
Location : Westminster, CO
Job Type: Hourly, Non Benefited
Job Number: 24-00043
Department: Parks, Rec and Libraries
Division: 23 Recreation Services
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 5/6/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Summer Camp Leader assists with the design, development, and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun-filled experience for participants in the Youth and Teen program. This position requires a minimum of 460 hours of documented work or volunteer experience with school-age children, ages 5 to 14. This position works at one of the City's two campsites: City Park or Countryside. Camp Leaders are scheduled to work between 38 and 40 hours per week between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff cannot take more than five days of time off during Camp.
Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.
Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will:

• Work alongside certified teachers
• Experience in preparation of lesson plans
• Obtain classroom management skills
• Learn positive discipline skills
• Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation Facilities

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster's purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - Pride - Integrity - Responsibility - Innovation - Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Provide leadership to participants using the SPIRIT values of the City
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Plan, organize, and implement engaging activities for a specific assigned age group
• Relate well to both children and young adults
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Provide proper authority to children
• Deal tactfully with the public, and establish effective working relationships with other employees in all different work groups
• Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor activities, including games and sports

• Demonstrates creativity and self-motivation

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service; communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing; display professionalism and integrity; work efficiently, effectively, and accurately; work independently and as part of a team; take initiative; solve problems; display good judgment; take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service; have regular and punctual attendance; and effectively handle emergency situations.
Mandatory staff training (Tuesday, May 28, 2024 through Saturday, June 1, 2024) is designed to help develop staff in these and other areas.
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

1. Assists in the planning and organizing of activities in the areas of crafts, sports, games, special events, and field trips with other camp leaders
2. Provides a safe environment for the participants
3. Complies with licensing regulations
4. Administers basic first aid
5. Helps to maintain equipment and supplies
6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Attends staff meetings
2. Provides additional assistance to special needs children
3. Drives a golf cart (City Park location only)

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• At least three (3) months of documented, full-time equivalent (460 hours) work or volunteer experience with school-age children, five to 15 years of age
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification (provided during training when necessary)

Preferred :

• Completion of some related college coursework
• Current and valid driver's license, safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment (City Park location only)

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk through a multi-level facility
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed in a high public use recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Golf cart (City Park site only), recreation and sports equipment, and cellular phones.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, fingerprinting and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.
We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.
01

Are you currently at least 18 years old, or will you turn 18 by May 1, 2024?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered no to being at least 18 years of age, please give the date that you turn 18. If you answered yes, please respond with N/A.
03

Have you worked a full season (May through August) with the City of Westminster Summer Camp in the past?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you worked in the Youth & Teen programs at the City of Westminster in a different capacity in the past?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your work or volunteer experience with school-age children ages four (4) to 18 years of age. If none, please respond with N/A.
06

The City of Westminster runs a licensed Summer Camp and requires all Leaders to have a minimum of 460 hours of documented work experience with school age children ages four (4) to 18 years of age. Do you have at least 460 hours (three (3) full months) of documented work experience with school-age children ages four (4) to 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07

If you are contacted for an interview, and you have not previously worked for the City's Summer Camp Program, you will need to bring documentation of your 460 hours of work experience with school-age children ages four (4) to 18 years of age. Are you able to provide this documentation at the time of your interview?

• Yes
• No

08

Summer Camp Leaders will participate in mandatory training from Tuesday, May 28, 2024, through Saturday, June 1, 2024, during daytime, evening and weekend hours. Please list any dates you are unable to work during this time frame. If none, please respond with N/A.
09

Summer Camp will begin on Monday, June 3, 2024, and last through Thursday, August 8, 2024. Leaders are typically scheduled to work four 9.5-hour days per week between 6:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Leaders may take up to five days off (unpaid) during the Summer Camp season. Please list any dates or times that you are unable to work during the Summer Camp season. If none, please respond with N/A.
10

Once Summer Camp begins, Leaders are required to attend a mandatory meeting every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Are you able to attend the Wednesday evening meetings?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications? (This is not mandatory as you will receive certification as part of Camp training).

• Yes
• No

12

Are you able to work outdoors with exposure to a varied climate?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

14

Have seven (7) or more points been assessed against your driving record in the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered yes to having seven (7) or more points assessed against your driving record in the last three (3) years, please explain. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
16

Do you have any criminal convictions that would prohibit you from working in a recreation setting?

• Yes
• No

17

If you answered yes to having any criminal convictions that would prohibit you from working with children, please state the conviction, location of conviction, and date of conviction. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
Required Question