Day Camp Aide; Part-Time

Job Description

Salary Range: $12.00 - $15.50

Works under the general direction of an assigned supervisor to instruct, supervise, and actively participate with youth in a variety of indoor and outdoor summer camp enrichment activities including sports, arts and crafts, field trips, workshops, and lunch/snack times. Monitors all assigned campers at all times and instructs appropriately to ensure their safety using sound judgment. Accompanies campers to different sites such as pools and field trip outings.

Distributes, sets up, collects, and inventories sports and leisure equipment and supplies. Distributes and monitors lunches provided to campers. Ensures standards of acceptable conduct of campers and provides appropriate discipline when warranted. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the site.

• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Must enjoy working with children and demonstrate enthusiasm, patience, and the ability to interact in a positive manner with campers, parents, staff, and community partners.

Experience monitoring/teaching young children is strongly preferred.

Experience in an educational profession or college coursework in recreational services, sports science, or early childhood education is preferred.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, staff, and the general public. Must be able to lift and carry sports and other related equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. Requires the ability to teach and actively participate in athletic activities including games, sports, and other leisure activities.

TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in the community center environment and outdoors, including exposure to changing weather conditions including high temperatures, when monitoring children and participating in outdoor activities.