Recreation Coordinator - Summer Camp

This is a Summer Seasonal Position, Roughly June 7th to end of August.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND DAY-ONE ORIENTATION ON JUNE 7, 2025

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and the Full-Time Recreation Coordinator, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for youth and adult sports program planning, implementation, and oversight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & SKILLS

Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Full-Time Recreation Coordinator in training, directing, and evaluating the Recreation Leaders.
• Responsible for directing day-to-day camp activities (setting up games, activities, arts & craft projects, special events, and maintaining the safety of children while in fieldtrip events) and directing the Recreation Leaders.
• Assist the Full-Time Recreation Coordinator with administrative work (weekly activity schedules, collecting time sheets with signatures, health and safety forms, etc.).
• Model and teach professional work behaviors for staff development, such as monitoring children, engagement, communication, etc.
• Assists in maintaining supply and equipment inventory.
• Has a positive and open means of communication with youth, parents, and co-workers.
• Performs daily inspection and preparation of program facilities.
• Make camp a positive experience for everyone involved.
• Ability to work flexible hours and come to camp well-rested and prepared to work.
• Model and teach the campers the importance of honesty, trust, responsibility, consistency, and respect for campers and equipment.
• Attends trainings, meetings, and evaluations with supervisors.
• Projects an attitude of care and concern for participants and staff.
• Similar duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of youth development, recreation programs and planning, and an ability to lead groups and activities (1-3 years of work experience with increasing responsibilities preferred)
• Ability to successfully work both independently and collaboratively on a team
• Effective communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to work with children
• Knowledge in youth development and recreation planning

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting; standing; running, walking over uneven ground; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Environmental Demands:
  • Outside: Works outside in a variety of weather conditions ranging from cold rainy weather to 100° F.
  • Inside: Works indoors in large buildings and gymnasiums.

SALARY:

$19.50 - $23.71 per hour DOE

• most applicants will start at $19.50

Salary : $20 - $24