Summer Camp Jr. Leader

Join our dynamic team as a Summer Camp Jr. Leader! Develop leadership skills, inspire young minds, and create unforgettable experiences for campers. Gain valuable experience while enjoying the great outdoors. Apply now for a summer of growth, fun, and making a difference!

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - First review of applicants will be Friday, March 22, 2024.

To Apply

Complete the online application at https://desmoineswa.applicantpro.com/jobs/and attach a resume and cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements.

Summer Camp Leaders

The City of Des Moines, Washington, is now accepting applications for Summer Camp Leader positions. Duties include helping to plan, implement and lead daily recreational activities for up to 100 children, ages 5-12 attending our full day camp program, Camp KHAOS (Kids Having An Outrageous Summer).

2024 Hourly Wages:

Summer Camp Jr. Leader: $16.28 to $18.27 DOE

Status: Extra-hire part-time variable-hour positions with no benefits other than those mandated by law. Hours vary from 0 to 39 hours per week depending on program needs and are from June through the end of August.

Timeline

• Successful applicants should expect an interview sometime between April and May. This is subject to change.
• If hired, applicants should expect to attend training the following days for training (dates are subject to change):
  • June 17th or June 18th for CPR Training
  • June 20th and June 21st for Orientation
• Camp KHAOS (full day ages 5-12 camp) runs 6/24/2024 through 8/30/2024 at the Des Moines Field House.
• If hired, shifts could be from 6:30-10:00am, 10:00-2:00pm, or 2:00-6:00pm. Shifts are subject to change.

Nature of Work

Reporting to, Recreation Coordinator, Assistant Recreation Manager, or Recreation Manager, the Summer Camp Jr. Leader will perform a variety of indoor and/or outdoor recreational activities and assignments in primary support of Camp KHAOS summer day camp, special events and other City programs as needed. Work hours vary based upon program and event schedules.

Camp Jr. Leaders help plan, implement and lead daily recreational activities for up to 100 children, ages 5-12 attending a full day camp program (hours between 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Camp KHAOS (Kids Having An Outrageous Summer). These are summer positions, generally lasting from mid-June through early September. As a representative of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Senior Services, a uniform will be provided and must be worn during working hours.

Essential Functions

• Assist Leaders in the organizing, teaching, leading, and stimulating interest in a variety of activities including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, nature-oriented activities, competitive and noncompetitive games, contests, sports and songs.
• Assists in supervision of participants and actively participates in group activities and serves as a positive role model for participants at all times.
• Keeps routine records and drafts written reports.
• Performs light maintenance duties such as cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, and emptying trash cans.
• Ensures department services are provided with exceptional customer service and highest ethical standards.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists in supervision of children and/or teens on excursions.
• Maintains a professional image and positive attitude at all.
• Maintains an understanding of department programs and services.
• Understands, adhere to, and enforces departmental and program procedures, confidentiality guidelines, emergency procedures and health and safety standards for all participants and staff.
• Attends meetings/training as required.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public using principles of good customer service.
• Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to being assigned to work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or balance the workload.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with children and adults when enforcing rules and regulations in a recreation setting.
• Ability to recognize and correct safety hazards.
• Ability to effectively plan, schedule and supervise programs and participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and play with program participants through games and athletic activities.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds in order to lift small children and arrange room equipment.
• Must be able to read, interpret, direct, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in high paced environment.
• Ability to deal with participants and parents with poise and tact in sometimes stressful situations.

Job Classifications

Positions in this job classification series are flexibly staffed depending upon qualifications upon hiring with advancement to higher levels as recommended by the department:

• Summer Camp Jr. Leader - This is the entry-level in the job series, focusing on assisting other Recreation Leaders in the instruction and implementation of recreational programs.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Summer Camp Jr. Leader - Must be 16 years of age or older and must be in attendance at, or on legitimate leave from a high school, trade school, college or university.

Special Requirements

• Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within 30 days into employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal history background check.
• Responsible for own transportation to and from various job sites.
• Because of the known effects of tobacco use, the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities

• Indoor and outdoor work environments. Outdoor environment can include uneven and unstable walking surfaces, tripping hazards, and inclement weather conditions. Occasional travel to off-site locations is required. Hand-eye coordination and fine-manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and a variety of office machinery. The position also requires the ability to speak and hear to exchange information, sit for extended periods of time, bend and stretch to retrieve and maintain files and program supplies, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Extra-Hire Employment

• The City defines an "extra-hire employee" as one who is appointed to a position that is not eligible for benefits except those mandated by law or regulations, such as Social Security, workers' compensation, and state mandated sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The City of Des Moines is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and all qualified applicants, including all ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. In general, it is the responsibility of the applicant or employee with a disability to inform the employer that an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process, to perform essential job functions or to receive equal benefits and privileges of employment.

General Information

• The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
• The physical abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The provisions of this job description do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
• Updated 2024

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