Summer Camp Site Supervisor

This is a seasonal position responsible for overseeing a particular site for the Parkland Summer Camp Program. Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks and Recreation Coordinator - Programming.

• Responsibly and effectively manages summer camp staff members in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
• Supervises camp staff members in planning, organizing and implementing camp activities.
• Keeps Parks and Recreation Coordinator – Programming informed of any camp problems concerning staff, participants or camp programs.
• Meets with parents of campers and summer camp staff as necessary.

• Escorts campers using different forms of transportation (i.e., walking, bus).  

• Regularly visits group activities in order to monitor and interact with summer camp staff and campers. 
• Evaluates Assistant Site Supervisor, Counselors and camp programs at the close of the summer program. 
• Fills in whenever there is a summer camp staff vacancy in order to ensure the program runs smoothly.
• Required to attend all camp functions including orientation, trainings, open house, and duration of assigned schedule. 
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years’ of age
• Two (2) years of college coursework. Coursework in a related field is preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or able to obtain and provide evidence of prior to the first day of orientation
• Three (3) years of experience in recreation, childcare, or a related field with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to commit to the entire 7 week camp program
• Ability to attend all mandatory camp training dates and camp open house 1 week prior to the start of camp
• Ability to work up to 40 hours a week
• Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. 
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of personnel involved in the summer camp programs 
• Ability to communicate well with participants, parents, other staff and the general public
• Ability to exercise initiative, interpret and apply laws, ordinance, rules, regulations, and safety and health standards
• Ability to change planned activities in a moment's notice
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to set a good example for campers to encourage sharing, clean up, and good sportsmanship
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to be patient and calm in a high stress environment
• Ability to teach and coach campers in planned activities indoors and outdoors
• Ability to exercise good judgement, self-control, and demonstrate enthusiasm
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations

• Work environment is typically performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position.
• The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in hot, humid, or rainy weather.
• Must be able to constantly stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, walking, and running.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.