Summer Camp Site Coordinator

Salary: $20.60 - $25.24 Hourly
Location : Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Seasonal Temporary
Job Number: 2023-00138-PT
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Address: Community Activity Center (CAC), 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
Posting Type: Open to the public
Position Summary
The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for team-oriented individuals to help us create quality experiences for every young person in our Summer Camp programs. We look for Summer Camp Coordinators who have extensive experience working in a Summer Camp setting in various roles. Summer Camp Coordinators are so important to the unique culture of each of our Summer Camps. We look for people who are creative and have a collaborative, servant leadership philosophy. Our Summer Camp Coordinators must balance their creative side with good organizational skills that are necessary to running a camp.
Summer Camp Coordinators lead in the daily management of Summer Camp programs, maintaining a creative and nurturing environment for staff and program participants. They will work under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor(s) in charge of youth, teen, and adaptive recreation.
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Summer Camp Coordinators:

• Work at our camps located at the Community Activity Center, Norwood Park, Northwoods Park, and Willowstone Park.
• Meet regularly in the evening from February-June to plan and prepare for the summer season.
• Park building set up dates are to be determined between May 29-June 9.
• Summer camps are scheduled from June 17-August 10 between the times of 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Coordinators hours are between the times of 7:45 am to 5:30pm.
• We will be off June 19-20 and July 3-4

Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage young people in recreation programs and activities
• Attend all in service workshops and staff trainings as scheduled by supervisor
• Assist recreation supervisor in training of summer recreation staff
• Work cooperatively with other summer recreation staff to create a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for young people
• Lead summer recreation staff in implementing daily lesson plans
• On site daily supervision of Summer Camp program location, participants, and staff
• Lead summer recreation staff in development and implementation of themes and events for program participants
• Monitor participant progress and regularly communicate with parents and caregivers about specific issues or behavior concerns
• Assist Recreation Supervisor in evaluation of summer recreation staff and volunteers
• Communicate regularly with Recreation Supervisor regarding program location, participants, and staff
• Adhere to department policies and procedures

Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalency
Experience

• 21 years of age or older
• Three (3) years of experience working in a lead role in a Summer Camp environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a genuine interest in the needs of all young people and be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Possess advanced problem solving skills
• Ability to respond maturely to any emergency or incident that may arise
• Ability to interact with participants and parents in a responsible and professional manner and respond to concerns with tact and courtesy
• Ability to work with minimal supervision during program time
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Four (4)+ years of experience working in a lead role in a Summer Camp environment
• Experience supervising seasonal staff and volunteers
• Experience in coaching sports, leading art/science activities, performing arts, or outdoor education
• Experience with young people with disabilities, especially Autism or behavior disorders
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Experience in curriculum development
• Additional training or coursework in the fields of recreation, therapeutic recreation, sports administration, coaching, education, special education, social work, or related field
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s)

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education/experience may be considered.
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
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Additional Information
Hiring Timeline and Selection Process:

• Candidates will be notified by email if we would like to set up an interview.
• Interviews will take place through the month of March. Final hiring decisions will be made the first week of April.
• If you are not offered a job, we will keep your application on file and we may contact you if our staffing needs change during the summer.
• We have openings for four Summer Camp Coordinators this summer.

Anticipated Work Schedule:
This is a non-benefited position that will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer, depending on participant registration. Work shifts will take place primarily Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:00am-5:30pm. During the school year, Summer Camp coordinators meet 4-8 hours per month to plan and prepare for the summer season.
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $20.60 - $25.24 Hourly per hour depending on qualifications
Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (30 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:
Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose between two health plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes to the cost of health insurance

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional voluntary and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• PERA Life
• Flexible Spending
• Deferred Comp, if enrolled.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.
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What experience do you have working at Summer Camp?
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What type of camp culture would you want to create--for both staff and kids?
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What experience do you have working with kids with disabilities or other behavior concerns?
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What experience do you have communicating with parents?
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Please describe a difficult situation with a parent and how you handled it.
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Please describe your favorite camp memory.
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