Assistant Summer Camp Director

Job DetailsJob Location: Recreation Complex - WOOD DALE, IL 60191Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 HourlyPosition Summary: The Summer Camp Assistant Director is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants and the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities throughout the camp day.

Position involves regular internal contact and contact with outsiders generally on routine matters, including daily conversation with all of their groups of participants. Required training first week of June Camp hours are Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:00pm Additional hours before and after camp are available from 7am – 8:30am and 4pm – 6pm Summer Camp runs from June 3 – August 14 Work Location: Wood Dale Park District Recreation complex.

111 E Foster Ave, Wood Dale , IL 60191

Benefits:

Seasonal Recreational

Benefits:

Fitness Studio / Open Gym membership -Employee Only Pool Pass for Employee Only Dog park pass – Employee only Discounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee Only Discounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate family Discounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee Only One hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day) Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf

Experience:

– Employee Only Immediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family included Supervision: Supervisor: Recreation Supervisor, Camp Director This position supervises: Summer Camp Counselors Essential Job Functions: Assist with planning and facilitating activities. Practice active supervision of participants Manage the sign-in and sign-out process, assigning staff to tables as needed.

• Assists the Camp Director with creating and updating a schedule for room, park, field, gym, and bus usage.

Submit paperwork in a timely manner, which may include: attendance records, accident reports, behavior/incident reports, receipts, activity plans, etc. Communicate effectively with participants and staff

• Communicate any accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, parent complaints, etc. to the Camp Director and Recreation Supervisor
• Coordinate camp staff rotation for the Beach Waterpark and work alongside the Aquatics Coordinator to conduct swim testing for campers.
• Manage distribution of camp shirts.

Serve as the main point of contact for Teen Adventure Camp.

• Ensure classrooms and equipment is maintained properly and supplies are stored in an orderly fashion in the appropriate storage closets.
• Adhere to scheduled hours.
• Assist with leading staff meetings and/or trainings.
• Communicate with other Park District staff members and report any issues to the Recreation Supervisor and Camp Director.
• Assist Camp Director and Recreation Supervisor with staff evaluations.
• Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.
• Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.

Distribute flyers or other information to participants when required.

• Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.

Be willing and able to drive a 15-passenger Mini Bus for program needs.

• Follow all bus and trip procedures while on camp field trips.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by Recreation Supervisor, including substituting as needed.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

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Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age or older. Seeking individuals that have availability Monday - Friday between June 3 - August 14 Training and prep starting in March or April Typical hours for the program are Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm Must be willing to drive a 15 passenger mini-bus (training provided) High School Diploma Previous

experience:

working with children preferred Excellent communication

skills:

Outstanding organizational

skills:

Ability to: Effectively supervise program participants Lead activities Be creative in delivery of activities Work well with the general public, parents and fellow staff members Swim

Skills:

in: Communication Requires flexibility of work schedule which may include days, nights and weekends. Work is subject to inside/outside environmental conditions. Requires occasional lifting of heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires being in chlorinated water and proficient swimming capabilities Required Certifications: Possession of valid driver’s license First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire Work Environment and Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in an outdoor setting with some indoor and off-site

requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to lift 50+ pounds The employee is occasionally required to climb, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, sit, prolonged standing, prolonged visual concentration Flexible work schedule including days and early evenings throughout the summer Environmental Considerations May be exposed to outside elements conducting outdoor activities.

Work is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including air conditioning, heat/cold, humidity, outside elements and noise.