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Form of workType of Recruitment: Open Competitive
Day Camps are held at 31 parks throughout the County of Los Angeles during the summer to support working families with custodial care options for children ages 6 through 11. Camps are open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. The goals of the camps include: 1) support working families with full-day custodial care options, 2) foster positive youth development, 3) provide curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, and 4) provide a safe and supervised environment.
Each camp site can serve up to 45 children initially and may increase based on available staffing and need. The program curriculum includes lesson plan themes for each week, hands-on activities, and projects that promote collaboration, curiosity and inquiry that draw from technology and ESTEAM (Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) fields, and includes field trips, guest speakers, games, and activities. The staff ratio is one staff to fifteen children for day-to-day activities and one staff to eight children for field trips.
Camp supervisors must possess Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates. Those hired through this recruitment who do not possess these certifications will be required to complete such training before summer camps begin in June 2024. Training will be provided by the Department.
- Lead, schedule, train, evaluate, and supervise camp staff.
- Ensure mandatory staff-to-child ratios are maintained in camp and on field trips.
- Develop, implement, and oversee the camp curriculum, including planning and coordinating field trips.
- Collaborate with educational specialists to plan daily ESTEAM activities.
- Foster positive relationships with caregivers by keeping them informed and engaged in their child's camp experience, addressing concerns, and providing regular updates.
- Ensure strict adherence to all required safety plans, creating a secure environment for both staff and campers.
- Conduct daily safety checks of camp facilities and equipment.
- Train staff on emergency procedures and coordinate regular drills.
- Ensure written operating procedures and plans are submitted to address medical and other emergencies, transportation needs, and oversight of swimming and other specialized recreational activities.
- Manage the enrollment process, including overseeing weekly registrations and maintain enrollment records.
- Attend mandatory health and safety training sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of protocols and procedures.
- Conduct regular health and safety briefings for camp staff.
- Enforce health and safety protocols throughout the camp.
- Ensure that all camp staff meet mandated qualifications and counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained.
- Ensure safe and sanitary conditions at the camp site.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor`s degree or higher*
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One (1) year of experience conducting or assisting in the development and delivery of recreation programs. (Each additional year of experience will substitute for one year of college up to a maximum of two years.)
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Two (2) years of administrative/supervisory experience overseeing school-age** camp or similar activities***
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25 years of age or older by June 17, 2024
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificates are required prior to June 2024. Training will be provided by the Department.****
* In order to receive credit for any a Bachelor's degree or any college course work, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or e-mail a copy to vyu@parks.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days of filing. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information).
** School age is defined as 5 to 18 years of age,
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
- Experience as a state-credentialed instructor**** from kindergarten to high school level.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by last day of filing.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based on the application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.
Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be placed the Eligible Register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies at 31 summer camps throughout the Department of Parks and Recreation.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON-LINE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN-PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Go to: http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "RECREATION SERVICES SUPERVISOR/SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR (RECURRENT)." You must click on the green "APPLY" button in order to apply online.
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process.
CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL.
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add vyu@parks.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.
Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Department Contact Name: Victoria YuDepartment Contact Number: 626-588-5117
Department Contact Email: vyu@parks.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
ADA Coordinator Phone: 626-588-5109
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922Employment Type: Recurrent
