What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Camp Leader (Summertime Delight, Camp Chico Creek, and Camp Chidaca) position at CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARK?
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GET PAID TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN KIDS' LIVES!
Do you enjoy working with children? The Chico Area Recreation & Park District is searching for energetic, responsible individuals who are serious about having fun! We have seasonal, summer jobs that are perfect for college students or anyone interested in making a difference in kids' lives through camps and PLAY!
This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position with varying shifts that may include working 0 – 40 hours per week as assigned, and less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Shifts are Monday-Friday and range from five to eight hours per day. Camp hours are 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Opportunity for one week (5 consecutive days) of unpaid vacation. Employees will receive 2.8 hours of sick time per pay period up to a maximum of 40 hours in a year. Sick leave will renew each January 1, and any unused hours will carry over up to a cap of 80 hours.
Candidates who successfully progress through the interview will receive a job offer contingent on the passing of a live scan background check.
The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be well organized, professional, enjoy working with children, and have prior experience working with elementary-age children, preferably in a summer camp or after-school program setting. Applicants with a background in outdoor education are desired. Applicants must be able to work during the specified program hours.
IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A POSITION, INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE WEEKS OF APRIL 7TH AND APRIL 14TH.
CAMP CHIDACA (Chico Day Camp)
Camp Chidaca is an ALL outdoor nature camp located at Hooker Oak Park. Camp activities include singing camp songs, hiking, creek play, arts and crafts, games, and much more. Leaders will plan and lead activities for groups of children aged 4-11. Candidates with an outdoor education background are highly desired.
CAMP CHICO CREEK
Camp Chico Creek is a nature-based day camp for children ages 4 to 11, located in the heart of Bidwell Park. We provide outdoor exploration, build friendships, and promote a love for nature! Campers enjoy hands-on natural science labs, up-close animal visits, nature walks, arts, and crafts, building tree forts, swimming in Big Chico Creek and camp BBQ’s every Friday. Select days include guest speakers and afternoon stations with options such as yoga, talent shows, dance parties and water games. The Recreation Leader, with minimal direction from a Supervisor, Coordinator, or Director, will plan, organize, and conduct activities for recreation program participants with an emphasis on outdoor education and science. Candidates with outdoor education and science backgrounds are highly desired.
SUMMERTIME DELIGHT
Summertime Delight is a traditional indoor and outdoor day camp. Leaders plan activities based on weekly themes. Camp activities include arts and crafts, games, daily swimming, weekly field trips to local places such as Rare Air/Cal-Skate/Bowlero/Movie Theater, and much more. Leaders work indoors and outdoors with campers aged 6-11 years old.
