Assistant Camp Coordinator

Nature of Work

This position is responsible for co‑leading the Explore More Summer Camp Program. The incumbent assists the Recreation Supervisor and additional Assistant Camp Coordinators with planning, leading, evaluating, and carrying out the day‑to‑day operations of the program as well as providing work direction for summer program staff.

Communicates with:

• Internally – Parks and Recreation staff.
• Externally – General public.

Supervision: None

• Assists the Recreation Supervisor and Assistant Camp Coordinators with planning, supervising, and implementation of the program, program activities, and program curriculum.
• Assists in the promotion of the program including calendars, newsletters, and other forms of communication with parents/guardians and the community.
• Provides work direction to program staff and Leaders in Training.
• Assists the Recreation Supervisor with staff supervision and training.
• Assists with scheduling and assigning staff.
• Maintains inventory, orders, and distributes equipment, supplies and materials.
• Maintains accurate records and statistics.
• Coordinates summer staff meetings as required.
• Distributes timesheets and other pertinent correspondence to summer staff as needed.
• Continuously evaluates the program and recommends needed changes to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Ensures that the program site is kept clean and organized.
• Ensures excellent communication with parents/guardians.
• Performs administrative activities to support the program, including record and file maintenance, registration, release forms, behavioral plans, and emergency forms.
• Maintains CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.

• Performs related work as required.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience working with people with disabilities, especially children, as a staff or volunteer.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience working in Parks and Recreation, summer camps, physical education, education, or community education.
• Has the desire to work with the public.
• Be available to work a part‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week.

• First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire.
• Willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Able to work flexible schedules including day and evening hours.
• Able to work with multiple children with disability‑related needs during program time.
• Has a genuine interest in the needs of all children and be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Able to respond maturely and timely to any emergency or incident that may arise.
• Has the ability to assess participant progress and make decisions about accommodations during program time.
• Has the ability to interact with participants and parents in a responsible and professional manner and respond to concerns with tact and courtesy.
• Has the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision during program time.
• Must possess basic problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non‑essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non‑essential job duties.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands (percentage of time):

• Office environment – 24% or less.
• Sitting, standing – 24% or less.
• Walking, reaching, pulling – 24% or less.
• Typing/data entry – 24% or less.
• Talking, hearing – 24% or less.
• Close and distance vision – 24% or less.
• Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision – 24% or less.
• Atmospheric conditions – 24% or less.
• Hazardous materials – 24% or less.
• Environmental – 24% or less.
• Light (25 pounds of force) – 24% or less.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at‑will" employment relationship. The City Council, City Administrator or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.