Recreation Summer Rec Camp Leader; Part Time

31 - Recreation - Cheyenne, WY 82007 Overview Position Type:
Part Time Education Level:
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Parks & Recreation Description

Summer Rec Camp Leader

JOB TITLE:

Summer Rec Camp Leader

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt – Part Time

DEPARTMENT: CRE/Recreation

SUPERVISOR:
Recreation Coordinator

SALARY: $13.25 to $15.25 Per Hour

To provide supervision for participants, grades Kindergarten to sixth grade daily. Summer Rec Camp Leaders will be required to interact with participants during program activities, field trips, and assist children in creating crafts. Applicant should be outgoing, patient, creative, and have an enjoyment for children. Summer Rec Camp Leaders will be required to work between 28/40-hour weeks during the 10-week program which runs June 8 th to August 14 th.

• Coordinate, provide support, and lead for daily activities for the program participants.
• Actively participate in daily activities and games as well as assist with crafts.
• Aid with program participants while learning new skills such as swimming, roller skating, and bowling.
• Communicate clearly and in an appropriate manner with participants, co-workers, and parents.
• Enforce a variety of program rules, maintain discipline, and report any behavioral issues to the supervisor.

• Works effectively with program leaders, participants, and management.
• Ability to react and respond in a calm and positive manner to unexpected situations or occurrences.
• Address public inquiries about the Summer Rec Camp Program in a courteous manner.
• Maintain a calendar of activities, meetings and various events assigned.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Work personably with the public and other professionals in times of conflict or crisis.
• Adapt to change and ability to problem solve.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Required:

• High school student, age fifteen (15) at time of applying.
• First aid and CPR certification or obtain one through the program before the first day of camp.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds.

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Both indoor and outdoor environment; irregular working hours, including one weekend.

I will regularly review, understand, and adhere to the City of Cheyenne Employee Handbook and Rules & Regulations, as applicable to part-time employees. These documents are located on the City of Cheyenne website, under the Human Resources tab, and are updated annually.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Pension