Day Camp Assistant Leader

GENERAL PURPOSE

If you're looking....

• To be part of an energetic and creative team
• For a way to be part of and give back to the Bemidji community
• To spend your summer enjoying Bemidji's outdoor spaces
• For a chance to build on and use your professional skills

Then Bemidji Parks and Recreation is the right place for you!

Recreation is looking for camp staff for the 2025 summer season!

• May through August
• Monday to Friday
• Daytime and early Evening hours

Referral Incentive – A seasonal employee who refers a new seasonal employee will receive $100 bonus on their final paycheck. Referral verification is required within one week of employee's start date and both employees must be employed for the entirety of the scheduled season to be eligible.

Commitment Incentive – A seasonal employee who works all sessions of camp will receive $50 bonus.

• Supervision Received
  • Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.
• Supervision Exercised
  • None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Be a positive role model for campers.
• Help campers transition between activities.
• Assist with creating crafts projects, participating in large group games, and assisting in leading small group activities.
• Communicate effectively between peers, supervisors, parents, children, special guests,
• Ensure the program is safe and enjoyable for all campers.
• Assist with behavior management techniques
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area and report any maintenance issues immediately to the Day Camp Leaders, Assistant Day Camp Director or Recreation Coordinator.
• Interact with campers during all scheduled activities including lunch and water play.
• Supervise children during swim activities; this includes swimming with them and keeping campers safe and engaged in the swim activities.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures to report all problems, concerns, criticisms, and compliments to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Work as a team with other Day Camp Assistant Leaders and Day Camp Leaders during camp hours.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Recreation Coordinator or the Parks and Recreation Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience
  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Previous experience working with school-age children in such areas as camps, day care, scouts, sports, and/or babysitting.
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Familiarity with Parks and Recreation Programs desirable.
  • The ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforces safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to swim.
• Special Requirements
  • Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
  • Lifeguard certification preferred (or ability to obtain one prior to camp season).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Tools & Equipment Use
  • Required sports and safety equipment.
• Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear and perform the moves necessary to accomplish instruction goals. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderately loud when in the field.
• Selection Guidelines
  • Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check will be conducted. Job-related testing may be required.
  • The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.