Camp Leader

Job Details

Job Location: CRC - Wheeling, IL 60090Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Title: Camp Leader

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Division: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Recreation Services Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Essential Job Duties                                                                                                                                       

• Oversee the day to day operations of assigned camp by interacting with camp staff and campers.
• Fill in for missing staff and take a group when necessary.
• Oversee and ensure quality production of camp staff.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans and supply requests per timeline set by Recreation Services Manager
• Understand principles, practices, and objectives of community recreation.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise children in a recreational setting.
• Assist staff to plan and implement a variety of recreational activities.
• Maintains daily attendance records and place phone calls home for any missing campers that have walk slips and/or are scheduled to attend off-site trips.
• Serve as a resource to camp staff.
• Assist staff in coaching through issues.
• Meet regularly with camp counselors from assigned camp.
• Attend daily staff meetings and actively participate and contribute.
• Work with camp counselors to inventory and ensure all supplies and equipment are available.
• Follow up on all accident and incident reports from assigned camp.
• Serve as the liaison to camp staff, parents, Camp Director, and Recreation Services Manager.
• Communicate regularly with the Camp Director regarding the camp operation.
• Monitor camp counselors.
• Assist in the planning and presenting of pre-camp training for assigned camp
• Assist Camp Coordinator with staff evaluations.
• Assist camps with shut down and clean up procedures.
• Attend all planned camp special events and staff outings.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position.
• Work as scheduled.

Qualifications

Position Requirements                                                                                                                                  

Minimum two years of experience at a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education with a major in Recreation, Education or related field. Prior Camp experience.

   Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival. 
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of a camp program and activities

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                                  

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