Youth Camp Supervisor

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

The Youth Camp Supervisor is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun-filled experience for participants in the Youth and Teen program. This position oversees the day‑to‑day work of adult staff who work with a specific age group of campers. This position works at our Seasonal Camps throughout the year. Supervisors are scheduled to work 40 hours per week between 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Staff cannot take more than five (5) days of unpaid time off during Camp.

Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. This position is classified as safety‑sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.

The availability of work hours for this position will be determined by program length, weather, and budget. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each candidate.

The City’s work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, support our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well‑maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources.

• Provide leadership to both staff and participants using the SPIRIT values of the City
• Plan, organize, and implement engaging activities for a specific age group
• Relate well to children, young adults and adults
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Provide proper authority to children
• Deal tactfully with the public and establish effective working relationships with other employees in all different work groups, including parents of participants
• Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor activities, including games and sports
• Demonstrate creativity and self‑motivation

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership of delivering a high‑quality product or service, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and handle emergency situations effectively.

• Assist in the planning and organizing of activities in the areas of crafts, sports, games, educational events, special events, and field trips
• Provide a safe environment for the participants and administer basic first aid
• Comply with licensing regulations and keep current records of participants
• Help maintain equipment and…