SUMMER CAMP Supervisor (RECREATION LEADER IV)

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

JOB DESCRIPTION: Plan, organize, implement, supervise, schedule 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, plan and prepare you summer camp, 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 teens and children.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· 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 supervise a number of children and staff at once.

· Enforce and explain divisional policies and procedures.

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

· Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.

· Maintain accurate attendance and budget records.

· Plan and coordinate short and long-range activities.

· Willingness to work irregular schedule.

· High school graduation or G.E.D.

· Possession and continued maintenance of certification 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 results must be presented by the week of June 1, 2025.

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

· Attend weekly staff meetings (Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.)

· Wear program uniform provided by department.

· Wear closed-heeled, closed-toed shoes.

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

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

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

· Train, schedule and coordinate recreation staff and volunteers assigned to facility or activity.

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

· Manage site specific email, social media & scheduling programs.

· Prepare monthly reports, program evaluation forms, and incident/accident reports.

· Supervise staff, volunteers and children on Santa Cruz Metro & chartered bus trips.

· Ensures the safety of staff, volunteers and children while representing the Department while off-site.

· Supervise the maintenance of equipment, supplies and facilities; open and close facilities when necessary; coordinate facility and activity needs with school/park personnel.

· Supervise and delegate duties to Recreation Leaders I, II & III and Junior Leader Volunteers.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $24.47 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 : $24