Licensed Camp Director - BONUS ELIGIBLE

BONUS ELIGIBLE: A one-time bonus in the amount of $300 will be paid to eligible part-time camp staff who work an average of 32 hours per week or more during eight of the 13 weeks listed below. Eligible camp staff include the following part-time staff:  leader in training camp lead, licensed director camps, licensed lead camps, and teen adventure camp director. Specified timeframe beginsMay 18, 2025, and ends on August 15, 2025. This bonus is scheduled to be paid on the August 29, 2025, payroll.

Note:  Bonuses are considered taxable income and are subject to standard tax withholdings. For example, a $300 bonus will not result in a net paycheck of $300.

The Camp Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all daily activities for the Apex PRD Day Camp Program. The Camp Director must have demonstrated to the hiring authority maturity of judgment, administrative ability, and the skill to appropriately supervise and direct school-age children in an unstructured setting. The Camp Director will provide a safe, healthy, and positive environment for campers and staff. Their daily responsibility is to schedule team building activities, schedule leadership opportunities and schedule volunteer opportunities for this age group. Camp Director will facilitate all field trips; discipline both to maintain positive daily outcomes and overall program management; assess the overall program to see if there are any changes that need to be made for optimum functioning; establish a procedure for handling all difficulties related to health, behavior and other problems and report incidents to the Recreation Coordinator. Follow Colorado State Laws and Regulations regarding childcare, health code and transportation of groups. 
 
 
Daily schedule will vary between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday from May 26 through August 15 
 
Paid Training March-May 
 
Parent Meeting at the Fitzmorris Elementary School will be held on May 13, 2025. 
Parent Meeting at the Apex Center will be held on May 14, 2025.

Parent Meeting at the Secrest Recreation Center will be held on May 15, 2025 
 

The Camp Director is responsible for operating the center in accordance with licensing rules, planning, and implementing the school-age childcare center as well as the supervision of staff.?Our school-age childcare center must have an on-site director. 

• Minimum of 21 years of age

• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, and a clean driving record for the past three years

• Have the ability to drive a 12-passenger van

• Must complete up to 15 hours of training before May 28, 2025. 

• Must have a satisfactory review with the Central Registry of Child Protection

• Provide three references

• Will receive CPR/first aid, Medication Administration, and Universal Precautions certification required within 90 days of hire.
  
  

 

At least one of the following qualifications: 

a. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: (1) Child Development (2) Psychology (3) Early Childhood Education (4) Early Childhood Special Education (5) Elementary Education (6) Elementary Special Education (7) Family and Human Development (8) Family Studies (9) Special Education (10) Outdoor Education (11) Recreation (12) Human Services?; or

 b. An associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual; or? 
 
 c. Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours)) of, experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual and one of the following qualifications: (1) Completion of six (6) semester hours, from a regionally accredited college or university; or (2) Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine months in the director position. The 40 clock hours of training cannot include any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508; or,?? 
 
 d. A current early childhood professional credential level II (2) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet, found at https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/aboutthe-ecpc?language=en_US.? 

• Experience caring for children ages 5 to 12 years is required in a public atmosphere.

• Must have customer service experience and good conflict management skills. 

• Knowledge of youth games, activities, and arts and crafts projects. 

• Ability to be on your feet for 6-8 hours and lift 40 lbs. 

• The associate is expected to exhibit the district's core values of Honesty, Attitude, Loyalty, and Teamwork. 
  
  

 
 

The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures. Work will be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Occasional travel by automobile is required to reach a recreation activity site away from the Recreation Center.

NOTE:
This job announcement outlines the primary responsibilities, but there's always room to grow and shine as part of our team. This position may be involved in additional exciting projects as assigned.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. Our organization values the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.  

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