Summer Camp Lead & Assistant Lead Seasonal

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Provide direct care to children aged K-6 as they participate in the Summer Day Camp program, maintaining the highest level of safety and positive culture. This position can be considered a success if children consider this the best summer of their lives.

Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Superintendent.

• Maintain a positive workplace and camp culture by treating staff, participants, and anyone they encounter in the course of their work with the utmost respect. Always maintain a personal positive attitude.
• Provide direct supervision and accountability to Summer Day Camp staff and work with the Recreation Coordinator and Superintendent to address these as necessary.
• Coordinate with field-trip destination to pay for admission and manage waivers as needed. Maintain receipts for transactions for reporting to Recreation Superintendent.
• Be a positive role model to campers and staff in all aspects of their work – set a good example to campers and other staff regarding general camp procedures.
• Maintain the Camp schedule by keeping the group focused, and the trips on task and on schedule.
• Maintain a safe environment for the children by attending scheduled shifts, finding coverage when needed, and being punctual.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• In the absence of the Recreation Superintendent or Recreation Coordinator, this individual will maintain the Camp opening and closing for the day as needed.
• Responsible for strict adherence to policies and procedures related to safety and other regulations.
• Communicate any issues with the Recreation Coordinator and Superintendent regarding the children or program.
• Communicate with parents in the absence of a Recreation Assistant or Supervisor about any child-related issues.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Preferred but not required: a graduate of an accredited University or College with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child and Family Development, Social Work, or Recreation.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a managerial position, preferably with recreation experience and/or childcare experience.
• Knowledge of child and adult behaviors. Knowledge of basic verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and standard English; basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and computer skills.

• Ability to effectively and safely work with children.
• Positive, upbeat, and dynamic personality are advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are critical.

• Performs bending, sorting and reaching to both ground level and overhead.
• Lifts and carries up to fifty (50) lbs.
• Must be able to hold and grip objects.
• Must be able to withstand long hours (ten-hour days) in both indoor and outdoor environments, subject to extreme weather.
• Subject to the City of Ozark drug and alcohol prevention and abuse ordinances.
• Must be able to pass a background check with the State of Missouri Family Care and Safety Registry.
• CPR/First Aid completed before the beginning of Summer.
• Indoor and Outdoor working environment. Subject to extreme weather.

The City of Ozark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability in employment or the provision of services.

I have read the foregoing job description in its entirety and understand its concepts. I can perform the essential functions outlined above without or with reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act by request.