SEAS SUMMER CAMP RECREATION LEADER II at City of Grand Junction

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

16.5

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Organization, Mentoring, Discipline Management, Safety Awareness, Positive Attitude, Initiative, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement, Event Planning, Supply Management, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

SEASONAL SUMMER CAMP RECREATION LEADER II HIRING RANGE: $16.50 PER HOUR About the Position: Summer Camp Recreation Leaders are responsible for day-to-day implementation of scheduled of activities, management of disciplinary procedures and contact with parents, distribution of medication to participants, helping maintain childcare licensure, and the creation of camp activities and field trips. This position will be overseen by a Recreation Supervisor and Camp Site Supervisor. What You’ll Do: Program enriching, engaging and fun activities for camp participants Assist in purchasing of supplies and equipment Communicate with parents about field trips and activities Lead camp staff through daily schedule of events Work closely with area businesses to schedule field trips and activities Mentor Recreation Leader 1 staff Help maintain childcare licensure Manage participant discipline and communication with parents Come to camp everyday with an awesome attitude ready to interact with campers participating in enriching activities and field trips Perform related work as required This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed. What We’re Looking For: Must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination. Must be available from May 4 – July 31 from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and must be available to work 40 hours per week starting May 27. Applicant must have or be able to obtain a valid CPR and First Aid Certification. Applicant must be willing to attend all required trainings and certifications to obtain the ability to work in a childcare setting which are required by the State of Colorado. Experience teaching, leading and/or volunteering with children. Experience working/volunteering in a camp or school setting with at least 40 participants. Enjoys interacting with children of all ages continually throughout the day. Ability to model organizational teamwork to exceptional performance levels, exhibit positive work ethic and to integrate efforts of the entire organization. Works well with people, treating everyone with respect and building trust. Takes appropriate initiative. Timely follow through on commitments. Delivers high quality work performance. Projects and maintains a positive image always. Works well as a team member in all interactions. Provides consistent high-quality service. Always puts safety first. Able to work with or without direct supervision with good autonomy. Able to set and achieve goals with a strategy of continuous improvement. Additional jobs and school are understandable, and applicants must be able to give priority to the 11 weeks of camp. Interviews will be completed the week of March 24 – March 28. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email or phone call starting March 10th. The selected candidate must comply with the City of Grand Junction's Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards for handling and securing payment card information. Notice to Applicants: In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments. Explore the Area: Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram! At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512

Responsibilities

Summer Camp Recreation Leaders are responsible for implementing scheduled activities, managing discipline, and communicating with parents. They also assist in purchasing supplies and lead camp staff through daily events.