Pacific View Arts Camp Recreation Leader II; Part-time

The Position

The Pacific View Arts Camp Recreation Leader II has the responsibility of taking a lead role in activity creation and art instruction at Camp and gives direction to Campers daily, under the supervision of the Camp directors. The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department provides the Visual Arts Camp at Pacific View Arts Center which offers art instruction in a fun and creative environment for 6–12-year-olds.

Camp days are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from June 15 to August
7. Arts activities are based on weekly themes and encompass a variety of techniques and mediums:
Painting, sewing, collage, drawing, sculpting, etc.

The arts instructors and staff will manage classrooms, supervise campers, and lead the day’s arts activities. Arts instructors will be under the supervision of camp directors.

• Work alongside another instructor to teach arts and crafts activities according to the theme of each week
• Serve as mentor and role model for campers and CITs (Counselors in training)
• Adapt lesson instructions to fit the varied needs and abilities of campers
• Assist with the setup, breakdown, and cleaning of the arts classrooms before and after each activity
• Use positive discipline and communicate effectively with campers and other instructors
• Supervise campers during lunchtime, ensuring safe play
• Coordinate with Camp Directors and other instructors to adhere to activity rotation schedule and site logistics to ensure safe and efficient operations of camp

• Classroom management
• Basic art techniques (painting, drawing, sculpting)
• Instructional techniques
• Record keeping (attendance)
• Objectives of recreational principles

• Providing customer service
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and calm classroom environment
• Creating a fun, creative space for campers while upholding the highest standard of professionalism
• Taking attendance and keeping track of campers
• Adapting lesson plans to fit the needs of all students in classroom
• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with people of all ages, including campers, other instructors, supervisors, parents, the general public, etc.
• Ensuring child safety inside and outside of the classroom

One to two (1-2) years of experience in customer service or youth recreation, preferably in a summer camp setting. Experience in/passion for the arts and arts education is a plus. High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Applicants must be 18 years or older by the start of camp (June 15, 2026).

• Valid California Driver’s License
• Some positions may require a CPR, First Aid, and AED or Food Handler’s Certification

A completed application is required. Applications will be accepted on a continuous base.

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding.

The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening.

Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Interns, contract and seasonal employees are enrolled in Mission Square PTS retirement Plan. Interns, contract and seasonal employees shall accrue sick leave pursuant to the Health Workplace, Health Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522).