SUMMER CAMP Lead (RECREATION LEADER III)

Job goes from the week of June 1 to the week of July 31

JOB DESCRIPTION: Plan, organize, implement, and lead an assigned children’s summer day camp program at Harvey West Park.

You will be working with children at the City of Santa Cruz Summer Camps at either Harvey West Park or Main Beach. You will be participating/ leading games and activities, communicating with public/ parents/ participants, supervising subordinate staff, support planning and preparation, and facilitating the everyday activities of Summer Camp.

You will be required to fill out an official City of Santa Cruz Application upon online application.

Must have experience working with children.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must Be 18 Years or older

·· Working knowledge of a variety of age/ability-appropriate children’s games and activities.

· Understand and give verbal/written instructions.

· Independently initiate and complete work activities.

· Effectively motivate and lead a number of children and staff at once.

· Enforce and explain program policies and procedures.

· Interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of individuals.

· Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.

· Assist in the planning and coordinating of short and long-range activities.

· Willingness to work irregular schedule.

· Possession and continued maintenance of current certifications in both First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR.

· Proof of certification must be presented by the week of June 1, 2025. *NO EXCEPTIONS*

· Proof of negative tuberculosis test or clear chest X-ray must be presented by the week of June 1, 2025.

· Attend All-Staff training June 1 – 5, 2025

· Attend All-Staff meetings (Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.)

· Must wear program uniform while working, provided by the department.

· Must wear closed-heeled, closed-toed shoes.

· Fingerprint clearance of all employees is required prior to beginning work.

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·· Plan, prepare and organize daily, weekly and seasonal activities.

· Assist in the training and coordinating of recreation staff and volunteers assigned to facility or activity.

· Lead various activities- including games, sports, crafts, songs, and field trips.

· In the absence of Recreation IV manage site specific email, social media & scheduling programs.

· Assist in the preparation of monthly reports, program evaluation forms, and incident/accident reports as directed by Site Supervisor.

· Monitor condition of equipment, supplies and facilities; open and close facilities when necessary.

· Lead and delegate duties to Recreation Leaders I & II and Junior Leader Volunteers under direction of the Site Supervisor.

-Serve as a mentor to our Junior Leaders (youth volunteers)

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $22.34 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Children: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22