Day Camp Leader In Training

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction and supervision of the Camp Site Director and Youth Recreation Supervisor, the L.I.T. is responsible for assisting in the supervision of program participants and the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities. The L.I.T. is expected to work with children in a group situation and to provide a safe day camping experience to participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organize and conduct activities in games, aquatics, nature, crafts, sports, and camping skills to the participants.
2. Encourage individuals to participate in group activities and to reach their needs through these activities
3. Help plan and organize the day camp program for the individual participants and the unit, keeping in mind the needs of each individual camper
4. Lead activities
5. Be knowledgeable of the daily schedule and calendar
6. Act as a role model for young children
7. Provide a safe environment for campers
8. Perform related work as required by the Day Camp Counselor and/or Site Director
9. Supervise and participate with participants in the water while at aquatic facilities
10. Work with other staff members as a team
11. Provide customer service and friendliness to all participants and parents
12. Greet the campers by name and parents on a daily basis
13. Report any problems to the Site Director
14. Communicate information, as needed, to staff members and patrons
15. Maintain an approachable appearance and be friendly to participants and parents
16. Attend all staff meetings and trainings
17. Arrive on time as scheduled and dressed appropriately for work
18. Assist with set up and cleanup

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be knowledgeable of phone locations and the telephone numbers for the police, fire, and paramedics
2. Perform related work as required by Youth Program Coordinator, Youth Recreation Supervisor and/or the Site Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Must be 15 years of age by the start of camp training and completion of his/her freshman year of High School and have experience working with children
• Education: A basic knowledge of children's needs as they relate to a day camp setting
• Skills: Knowledge of age characteristics and appropriate activities for children, ability to lead, participate and organize children in a variety of recreation activities; maturity, good judgment and leadership ability
• Certifications: Must have a work permit through schools on file with the Gurnee Park District.

CPR, First Aid and AED certification is required or willingness to obtain within two weeks

• Competencies: The ability to learn new skills and lead activities in an indoor/outdoor based recreational setting. Ability to work with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Your job may entail swimming, climbing, running, crawling, bending, kneeling, and sitting when working/playing with children. Occasionally movement of supplies, equipment, or moving a child is necessary in which case the maximum weight that you are expected to be able to lift is 25 lbs., though typically it will be less than this.

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Salary : $14