Summer Fun Days Camp Director
Location
Monroe, LA | United States
Job description
Location: Monroe Parks and Recreation
Posting date: 12/11/2023
Closing date: 02/29/2024
Job Description:
Manage and interact with the Monroe Summer Fun Days Camp for children ranging from pre-school through completion of 8th grade for eight weeks plus additional pre/post camp coordination.
Deadline to accept applications is February 29, 2024 or until filled.
Summer Camp runs 6/24/24-8/19/24 from 8:45 am-4:15 pm. With additional pre & post camp need as arranged with the Recreation Program Supervisor. Send inquiries to [email protected].
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct staff orientation with Recreation Program Supervisor
- Develop and send out weekly newsletter/schedule of events to parents; answer phone and email messages in a timely manner.
- Develop and deploy a weekly group schedule and manage age appropriate group activities within that schedule.
- Manage all sign in/sign out forms for the program.
- Assist and inform parents about matters regarding their child and the program; always maintain positive relationships with parents.
- Track and submit trip receipts, first aid reports, and any other program related materials in a timely fashion.
- Supervise lunch time with campers.
- Assist activity specialists during program rotation.
- Participate with campers and other staff in whole group and small group camp activities.
- Abide by all camp rules and codes of conduct.
- Work with other counselors and activity specialists to plan age appropriate activities for non-planned time (games, sports, special events, etc.).
- Conduct staff meetings and assist in cleanup at end of the day, after lunch, and the last day of camp.
- Ensure that all participants are supervised and safe on all field trips and swim days
- Be on site at all times when camp is operating
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Parks & Recreation and Recreation Program Supervisor.
- Administers basic first aide needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Associate or Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Education or Recreation. Current Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR, Med administration certification by start of Camp.
- Experience: Minimum 18 years of age, preferably 21 years or older. Two or more year’s prior experience working with pre-school through middle school age children.
- Skills and Abilities: Proficient in computer skills. Dedication to putting the well being of children first. A good role model of high integrity committed to the Monroe Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Ability to work as a team member, be flexible, and learn from feedback. Ability to work the entire summer camp season with minimal time off.
Work Enviroment
Outdoor summer camp setting including schools, parks, pools, lake and field trips.
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