Location
Andover, MA | United States
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Under general direction of AYS Director/ Assistant Director; plans, coordinates, conducts, and supervises the activities and operation of a full day summer program for children in grades 6-8. This position is responsible to the Andover Youth Services (AYS) Director, the AYS Assistant Director, the Outer Limits Director, and the Lead Counselor.
Responsibilities - Supervises participants and follows the daily schedules to ensure the safety of youth.
- Helps coordinate a comprehensive program schedule that includes, but is not limited to activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, outdoor recreation, etc.
- Assists with the set up and break down of facility and operations.
- Leads program participants in games and activities appropriate to the participants' age range.
- Assists in preparing daily schedules, and with preparing reports as requested by the program Director and Assistant Director.
- Enforces all regulations pertaining to the health and safety of visitors, parents, and participants.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Administers First Aid as necessary.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have experience working with children, preferably in a summer or recreational program setting.
- Previous experience being responsible for others in a programming setting.
- Demonstrated experience with children of all abilities.
- Strong leadership skills, sensitive, and responsible.
- Ability to establish an effective working relationship with parents, employees, and the public.
- Experience in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing activities for children is required.
- Ability to be flexible and modify activities for children of all abilities.
- Certified in CPR/First Aid.
- Ability to maintain accurate attendance logs for participants.
- Ability to work in various environments during the summer. Subject to inclement weather and extremes in temperature.
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Supplemental Information - Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
- Identify and respond to hazards and traumatic events.
- Work with different age and skill levels.
- Assist in the case of an emergency.
- Requires substantial physical strength, stamina and agility to participate in one to multiday outdoor activities, such as backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing or mountain biking.
- Duties require periods of heavy lifting and physical activity.
The Town of Andover is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Town is committed to advancing its workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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