2025 Summer Camp Leader (Summertime Delight, Camp Chico Creek, and Camp Chidaca)

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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to effectively communicate and actively engage with program participants.
• Ability to create, coordinate, and facilitate program and age appropriate activities.
• Depending upon program assignment, knowledge of a specific subject matter or ability to gain and effectively share knowledge, or experience or exposure in child development, recreation leadership, or individual sports.
• Depending upon program assignment, the ability and willingness to work in and around creek water.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, evaluate, support, and guide program participants.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Ability to follow CARD regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict and resolution.
• Ability to provide quality customer service, develop favorable public relations, and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
• Ability to think clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.
• Ability to work the hours the program requires.
• Depending on assignment, must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Possession of current First Aid and CPR certificates or obtainment of certificates as required for assigned program.
• Ability to utilize CARD technology and software for daily operational effectiveness.
• Ability to be in compliance with and meet background check requirements.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and be insurable on the District’s vehicle liability policy (if required to drive a vehicle).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create, plan, organize, prepare, and facilitate safe, fun, age-appropriate, and enriching activities, lessons, or programs for all age groups as assigned, and in accordance with applicable CARD guidelines.
• When working with children, independently able to supervise groups of children by simultaneously observing and interacting with children while also addressing behavior and safety issues.
• Learn, understand, and follow any program instructions or guidelines including behavior management systems and procedures for addressing safety.
• Actively engage with program participants; provide guidance and support; and adhere to established adult/child ratios where applicable.
• Be proactive in addressing the needs of the program without requiring specific direction.
• Render first aid and CPR when needed in accordance with CARD regulations and guidelines.
• Provide quality customer service; have positive and effective communication and interaction with program participants, parents, co-workers, program partners, and the public, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and assigned programs as required.
• Ensure materials and supplies are maintained and used properly.
• May drive a vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Depending upon program assignment, frequent sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time; occasional running, bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting.
• Depending upon program assignment, occasional hiking over uneven terrain.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent grasping, holding, and reaching, including reaching over head or shoulder.
• Constant use of overall vision.
• Frequent hearing and talking in person; occasionally by phone.
• Frequent participant, public, and co-worker contact; occasional working alone.
• Occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may be performed indoors in a typical temperature-controlled office environment or outdoors subject to year round weather conditions and creek water. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise or street noise. Travel in between sites in a ten-mile radius may be required.

CARD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If candidate is given a conditional job offer, they must pass a fingerprint background check (Live Scan). If Live Scan is passed, the employee will be required to provide original documents for physical review within 3 days from date of hire, satisfying the Form I-9 requirements. Copies cannot be accepted. Examples of original documents include a driver's license, ID card, unexpired US Passport, social security card, birth certificate.