Recreation Leader - Summer Day Camp

THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Leader is responsible for a variety of recreational programming and safety of children in our Youth Summer Day Camps.  Summer Day Camps run Monday 6/10 – Friday 8/9 with mandatory trainings before the start of camp.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for day-to-Day Camp activities (setting up games, activities, arts & craft projects, and special events, maintaining the safety of children while in groups at the pool and fieldtrip events).
• Make camp a positive experience for everyone involved.
• Come to camp well-rested and prepared to work.
• Model and teach the campers the importance of honesty, trust, responsibility, consistency, and respect for campers and equipment.
• Has a positive and open means of communication with youth, parents, and co-workers.
• Attends trainings, meetings, and evaluations with supervisors.
• Projects an attitude of concern and caring.
• Work flexible hours.
• Any other tasks, within reason, the supervisor may ask you to complete.

Physical Demand: Sitting; standing; running, walking over uneven ground; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs; Environmental Demands: Outside: Works outside in a variety of weather conditions ranging from cold rainy weather to +100° F.  Inside:  Works indoors in large buildings and gymnasiums.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Desire to work with children (at least one year of experience is preferable)
• Ability to lead groups in recreational activities
• Ability to make constructive and safe decisions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge in youth development and recreation planning

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Obtain a District application from our website: www.carmichaelpark.com or in person at the La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Rd. #100, Carmichael, CA  95608

Applicants must submit a District application and resume to be considered. Please mail or drop it off to the above address. Attention: Brooke De Los Santos & Cameron Wiggins or email to bdelossantos@carmichaelpark.com and cwiggins@carmichaelpark.com

Deadline for applications is 12:00pm on Monday, April 22, 2024

Employment offers are contingent on fingerprints, TB, and post-employment drug screen.