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We are looking for an energetic, fun, and organized individual to JOIN TEAM KYLE!
Kyle 2024 Spring Break Camp will be 1-week camp from March 11th-15th, Monday - Friday 7:45am - 5:00 pm. The camp allows the ages of entering 1st grade to entering 9th grade. The camp will be located indoors at the KRUG activity center and outdoors at Mary-Kyle Hartson Square Park. The camp is filled with tons of awesome active activities, water games, and crafts.
**PLEASE NOTE **
The Spring Break Camp seasonal position has the possibility to lead into a Summer Camp seasonal position upon formal employee review.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the Assistant Camp Director/Recreation Coordinator in planning, coordinating and supervising programs and activities for the Day Camp Program, ensuring counselors have needed materials, equipment and understanding of instructions.
- Proper implementation of safety protocol and procedures at all times including but not limited to all City of Kyle Facilities and off-site field trips.
- Must be able to get into a pool to supervisor and monitor campers and camp staff at least 2 times a week.
- Ensure that Counselors are following schedules and completing planned activities.
- Assist with staff coordination and supervision in the absence of Recreation Coordinator and Assistant Camp Director.
- Provide direction for camp counselors and ensure compliance with required policies, procedures and regulations, and report noncompliance to supervisor.
- Attend and assist in facilitating all required meetings, training, and in-services brought forth by the Parks & Recreation Director, Recreation Manager, Recreation Coordinator, and Assistant Camp Director.
- Maintain positive interpersonal relations among everyone involved in the Camp program including children, parents, Recreation Programmer, Assistant Camp Director, and other camp counselors.
- Be available for camp counselors in times of emergencies.
- Oversee the enforcement of camp rules & regulations at all times.
- Proper documentation and reporting of issues to supervisors
- Assist counselors in dealing with behavioral issues and group management.
- Ensure counselors maintain a proper counselor to camper ratio.
- Kyle Spring Break Camp must be able to work the scheduled hours of 6:15 am – 6:00 pm. Must be able to work Monday-Friday with some weekend training required.
- Perform all other duties as duly assigned by the Parks & Recreation Manager, Recreation Coordinator, and Assistant Camp Director.
PREFFERED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used at the Day Camps.
- Knowledge of child development, what to expect of children in different situations, and group management techniques.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers.
- Ability to remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency and in stressful situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Skill in monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Judgement and decision-making skills.
- Preferred seasonal job continuation into our Summer Camp.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have graduated from high school or obtained a GED equivalent.
- Must possess a minimum of one (1) year professional experience in childcare and/or youth recreation programs.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a certification in Adult and Child CPR & Standard First Aid (Before Hire).
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License.
MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO WWW.JOINTEAMKYLE.COM
