Camp/Activity Director

JOB LOCATION
10955 E Exposition Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-2111
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring Salary for this position: $20.00/Hourly
Summer season - 35- 40 hours per week average over a 10-week period
School break camps during Fall, Winter, and Spring - 6 to 8 hours per day
We Are Aurora Youth (during school breaks only) - 3 to 5 hours per day
Friday evening programs - 3 to 4 hours per evening
**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Youth Program Directors. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **
This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION/DEPARTMENT
Camp/Activity Director is responsible for implementing planned programs which include school break camps, summer camp, We Are Aurora Youth, and Friday evening programs. The Director will also lead 1 to 5 staff in in implementing programs. This position also applies to candidates that are only able to work during the summer season or part of the year. Hired staff are asked for availability based on program dates and scheduling comes on a first come first serve basis.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and run staff meetings, mandatory trainings, and other Youth Services events required by program.
• Prepare and maintain necessary supplies and stay within budget guidelines.
• Directors will coordinate and implement activities and events which will include direct supervision of group programs.
• Directors will work closely with parents on youth profiles, program communication & volunteer needs.
• Be available for the entire length of the program and demonstrate a positive work ethic.
• Work with the Program Leaders to implement and participate in planned programs which include games, crafts, field trips, and swimming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:

• Highschool Diploma

Experience:
Youth Program Director must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in recreation, outdoor education, art education, elementary or early childhood education, human services, or directly related field.
• Two years of college training and six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children Three years (5460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications:

A. Complete six semester hours, or nine quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university; or
B. 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department-approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine months of employment.
Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Reliable transportation to work sites and a valid drivers license.

• This position will require the following certifications to be completed upon hiring. City of Aurora will maintain a copy of all certifications.
  
  • First aid and CPR
  • Standard Precautions
  • Medical Administration Part 1 and Part 2
  • Child Abuse Reporting
  • Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Immunization Course
  • Playground Safety
  • Injury Prevention
  • FEMA Multihazard Planning for Child Care

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of youth development, outdoor education, nutrition, and recreation programming for elementary and or middle school students. Familiarity with the rules and regulations of School Age Licensed Day Camp Programs.

Skills:

• Experience working with youth from ages 6 to 14 and ability to plan programs.
• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred but not required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce
• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner

WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Primarily physical and active work requiring the ability to lift up to 30 pounds; lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; the vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; frequent speech communication with fellow employees and City of Aurora citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in recreation facilities, and outdoor parks, and adventure destinations.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.