What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Recreation Camp Instructor - 2026 position at City of Green Bay?
Responsible for instructing introductory full day youth camps at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ability To Perform The Following Activities
- Instructs, promotes, and supervises introductory youth programs to develop a variety of skills, self-confidence and to teach children about nature and S.T.E.A.M. concepts consisting of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
- Ensures safety of participants and communicates any behavioral issues to parents.
- Opens and secures facilities. Maintains applicable equipment.
- Completes and maintains required paperwork including attendance forms and lesson plans.
- Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department.
- Lead field trips.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Experience working with children.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience instructing youth in related S.T.E.A.M. concepts desirable.
- Working knowledge of recreation facilities and programs.
- Skill and ability in effective leadership. Ability to maintain accurate
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, and maintain control of activities and children. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with staff, volunteers, and general public.
- Ability to work the required hours of the position.
- Basic comfort level if presented with the opportunity to handle animals for the purpose of education during camp.
Ability To Perform The Following Activities
- Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
- Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work in varied environmental conditions indoors and outdoors.