Palooza Leader

Palooza Leader specializes in operation of our half day camp programs which may include state license compliance, and curriculum follow through for participants ranging in age (K- 15)  Palooza Leaders  maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the participants while following the State Licensing rules and regulations.  The palooza leader will ensure each participant has an enjoyable experience while at camp explorer during field trips or onsite.

Program Hours: Weekday mornings from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM and once a month on Saturday from 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Salary Range: $16.03 – $21.69 per hour.

• Assists with daily activities, field trips, enrichment classes/programs and special events.  

• Leads all programs by example; coordinates and instructs safe and age appropriate programs  activities.

• Attend scheduled meetings as required.

• Provides direct supervision to the participants.  

• Administers first aid treatment, providing emergency services when necessary.  

• Responsible for proper use and care of materials, equipment, site and facility use

• Interacts and plays with children in activities that can include the following actions: running, reading, drawing, coloring, talking, walking and singing.  

• Provides comfort to upset children.

• Assists with cleaning, and organizing supplies.  

• Administrative duties: Head count documentation, first aid documentation

• Complete required training/ certifications in a timely manner.

Education

• 8th grade education or equivalent.

Experience

• 460 hours of verifiable experience with school age children.

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the necessary applicant traits and meets the State of Colorado licensing requirements for a School age program leader.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry.

• Must be 16 years of age.

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)

• Exert up to 50 lbs. Of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. Force constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including a human body.

• Must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the participant during camp activities

• Required to have a full range of physical movement.

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures, which may exceed 100 degrees.  

• Visual abilities including close, distant, depth, peripheral are required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $16 - $22