Camp Leader

Summer Adventure Camp season is typically early June through the end of August, with staff training in late May and early June. 

Camp Leaders will need to pass DFS background checks along with taking additional childcare training classes before working with camp children. 

Incumbents are responsible for supervising children in activities that are part of an after-school or summer Recreation Division program. 

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives direction from higher-level recreation supervisory and management staff.

1.            Provides close supervision of all children participating in structured recreation program to ensure their safety and compliance with policies.

2.            Plans, organizes, and leads a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities.

3.            Resolves differences that may arise during play and activities; reports incidents as required.

4.            Communicates with supervisor and/or parents regularly to provide basic updates; answers general questions about recreation programs.

5.            Maintains appropriate records associated with the program.

6.            Reacts and responds to emergency situations as trained; calls emergency services or supervisor(s) for assistance as needed.

7.            Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, and general information about the facility or event.

8.            Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

9.            Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

•             Customer service principles.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

•             Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

•             Organize events and activities with children.

•             Be flexible with assignments that may change.

•             Become knowledgeable about games, activities, and interests of children.

•             Work enthusiastically with groups of children.

•             Demonstrate leadership among groups of children.

•             Learn basic First Aid and CPR.

•             Keep accurate records.

•             Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

•             Maintain a neat and professional appearance.

•             Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

•             Follow written and verbal instructions and directions.

•             Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.

•             Follow all City safety rules and procedures and reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

•             Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with participants, staff, and the general public.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

•             No previous training or experience required.

•             Must be at least 15 years of age.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

•             Possession of current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications. If no current certifications, completion of the City’s internal certification program for First Aid and CPR will be required within 1 month of hire.

City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include: 

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
•  CDL operations and driving
•  Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
•  Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
•  Working with or directing minors 

Salary : $10 - $14