Summer Day Camp Coordinator

Position Type:
Before/After Care & Camps/Summer Day Camp
Date Posted:
2/9/2024
Location:
Multiple Sites
Date Available:
May 2024
Job Title: Summer Day Camp Coordinator
Start Date: May 2024
Location: Multiple Summer Camp Site locations
Hours: Monday - Friday, daytime (with occasional evenings)
Compensation: $17.00-19.50 per hour depending on qualifications
Reports To: Recreation Supervisor of Youth Programming
Supervises: Camp Site Supervisor, Camp Counselor
The Position
Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor the Camp Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the summer camp programs offered at all sites by the River Trails Park District. The Camp Coordinator is responsible to the Recreation Supervisor.
Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of three years' experience supervising children.
• Must have a high school diploma, college degree preferred.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with campers, parents and park district staff.
• Possess ability to work well with the general public, park district employees and participants.
• Experienced in training, supervising, motivating and evaluating staff.
• First Aid/CPR certificate preferred.
• Driver's License or ability to obtain.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop a thorough understanding of the park district's policies and operations and enforce them in a positive manner.
2. Use appropriate and positive discipline and language with program participants and staff.
3. Attend any meetings the Recreation Supervisor schedules.
4. Schedule and oversee meetings with Site Supervisors.
5. Oversee the summer camp staff at camp sites with the assistance of the Recreation Supervisor.
6. Purchase and control necessary supplies and equipment with approval from the Recreation Supervisor.
7. Assist with evaluations of camp staff at mid-summer and end of camp season.
8. Help with pre-camp set-up which will take place during the two weeks prior to the start of camp.
9. Assist Recreation Supervisor with developing and leading camp training for seasonal camp staff.
10. Assist Site Supervisors and Camp Counselors and help them to advance their skills.
11. Participate in, observe and evaluate camp activities on a daily basis. Serve as a liaison between each camp's staff and the Recreation Supervisor and/or between school personnel and park district when it applies.
12. Hand in all accident/incident reports to Recreation Supervisor.
13. Communicate with parents on a professional level.
14. Conduct counselor/child confidentiality (refrain from discussing a camper or camper's abilities with another person).
15. Review the lesson plans and submit a copy to the Recreation Supervisor.
16. Assist Recreation Supervisor with coordination of camp field trips, and wow factors.
17. Notify the Recreation Supervisor of any complaints, safety or major health hazards or uncontrollable discipline problems.
18. Wear staff shirt every day. Wear bathing suit on swim days. Wear appropriate shoes, clothing, etc.
19. Make sure all equipment is put away neatly and promptly after use.
20. Report any equipment damages, needed supplies and shortages to Recreation Supervisor immediately.
21. Be on time and prepared for camp each day.
22. Plan and attend all camp events, i.e. parent night etc.
23. Help clean up at the end of the summer.
24. Must wait until all campers have proper means home before leaving.
25. Collect and review payroll before turning it in to Recreation Supervisor.
26. Monitor accurate attendance files for both campers and counselors.
27. Approve camp newsletters submitted by Site Supervisors.
28. Perform other duties and functions as requested by the Recreation Supervisor

SAFETY
It is necessary to obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the River Trails Park District. This pertains to yourself as well as the Park District participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERTAINING TO JOB
1. In an 8 hour work day employee may:
a. Stand/Walk
___ None ___ 1-4 hours X 4-6 hours ___ 6-8 hours
b. Sit
___ None _X__ 1-3 hours ___ 3-5 hours ___ 5-8 hours
c. Drive
_X__ None _ __ 1-3 hours ___ 3-5 hours ___ 5-8 hours
2. Employee may use hand(s) for repetitive:
___ Single Grasping ___ Fine Manipulation ___ Pushing & Pulling
3. Employee may use foot/feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls"
___ yes _X__ no
4. Employee may: Not At All Occasionally Frequently
Bend _____ ____ X
Twist _____ ____ X
Squat _____ ____ X
Climb _____ __X_ _____
Reach _____ ____ X
5. Employee will be required to perform the following work:
**If required, any lifting of 50 lbs. or more must be done with assistance
___ Sedentary Work. Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
X Light Work. Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
___ Light Medium Work. Lifting 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
___ Medium Work. Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
___ Light Heavy Work. Lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
___ Heavy Work. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
__ Office/Clerical X Non-Office/Clerical