What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Leader position at City of Winston-Salem?
Under immediate supervision, the Playfield Leader for Camp WePLAY is responsible for assisting with implementing day camp programs and activities for 5 – 12 year olds at a recreational facility; does related work as required.
Seasonal position (12 weeks) from June to mid-August, up to 40 hours per week. Typical hours are between 7 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
Assist with implementing camp activities (games, swimming, special events, etc.) and following group schedule; responsible for safety and direct supervision of day camp program participants; responsible for supervision of assigned facility during working hours (including but not limited to security, cleanliness, and safety); reports and document all significant events, problems, issues or occurrences to immediate supervisor; observes and follows safety rules at all times.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, some experience working with youth in a camp setting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge to work well with school age children; ability to plan activities for youth; communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of organized games and free play activities.
Physical Requirements: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).CPR/First Aid (Recommended)