What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Specialist (Camp Wewa) position at City of Apopka?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for development, coordination, and supervision of Summer Camp activities for participants for children ages 8 - 14 at Camp Wewa. Develop and lead safe, fun, appropriate activities for summer camp groups is assigned area. Assist in the management of the equipment and supplies. Work is performed under the supervision of the Events Manager in accordance with established methods, schedules, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Represents City at assigned program sites and field trips;
- Directs counselor staff during organized activity;
- Responsible for general welfare and safety of staff, participants, and facility;
- Assist with the planning and coordination of Summer Camp program activities, field trips, and weekly schedules;
- Responsible for proper inventory of equipment and supplies needed for the Summer Camp program. Ensures broken or dangerous equipment is reported to Supervisor and removed from use by staff and participants;
- Responsible for proper record keeping and reporting, to include registration forms, liability waivers, incident reports, medical forms, and other camp-related reports;
- Participates in daily camp activities and weekly trips including swimming, hiking, sporting games, climbing, archery, and other children's activities, as scheduled;
- Evaluates and suggests improvements, needs, hazards, and trends to Supervisor for further evaluation and follow-up;
- Assists with set-up and clean-up of Summer Camp events and programming;
- Promotes safe work practices and ensures compliance with City safety policies;
- Attends meetings and other related events;
- Interacts effectively with fellow employees, program participants, supervisors, school staff, professionals and the general public;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to interact effectively with the public, agencies, and staff at all levels.
- Ability to work well with a variety of age groups.
- Ability to work continually through the Summer Camp schedule.
- Ability to work flexible hours (to include potentially nights and weekends)
- Ability to deal with stressful conditions in a calm and professional manner
- Ability to perform various job tasks in all weather conditions
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate, or equivalent. College degree in Education, Parks and Recreation Management, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum two-year experience working with children in either a summer camp or classroom setting.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Valid Florida Driver's License.
- A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
EQUIPMENT USED
- A variety of recreation and sports equipment: includes, but is not limited to; athletics, arts and crafts, drama, target sports, water sports, canoes and kayaks, and nature and ecological activities. Operating utility/golf carts.
- Office related equipment such as phones, computers and copiers, as well as communication related equipment such as portable mobile radios.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires constant public contact, use of the telephone, reading, writing, typing, very frequent walking, sitting, standing, swimming, and occasional lifting of 40 lbs., bending, stooping, running, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching overhead. Works frequently in extreme weather.
JOB LOCATION
Primarily located at Camp Wewa, 221 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703. May work at any City owned buildings, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. All off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment.
