What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPEE Director 2025-018 position at City of Chicopee?
City of Chicopee
Position:
OPEE Director
Department: Recreation – OPEE Summer Adventures
Employment Status: Chapter 7 Ordinance, Non-Exempt, Seasonal (Hours Varies)
Salary: $21.50/Hour
Schedule: Mon – Fri; 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License (with Insurable driving record), Adult/Pediatric First Aid and C.P.R./A.E.D.
SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee’s Recreation Department, OPEE Summer Adventures Division is hiring an OPEE Director who will plan, direct, and supervise all camp programs and staff. To oversee all
groups of children, take records, schedule activities and evaluate staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Define camp goals and/or define and plan program to reflect camp goals.
- Prepare and conduct pre-camp and in-service staff trainings.
- Order or supervise the ordering of food, supplies, and equipment, and arrange for proper distribution.
- Set and supervise office procedures, opening-and closing-day procedures for staff and campers.
- Develop routines, schedules, and procedures for camp operation.
- Assign staff activities and other responsibilities.
- Supervise and evaluate, or supervise evaluations of, all operations and program staff.
- Maintain and review records and evaluations of all programs, operations, staff, and facilities.
- Prepare an evaluation and summary of current season including inventories, staff evaluations, camper rep01is, and recommendations for the following season.
- Define and monitor crisis management plan, including emergency procedures.
- Organize and/ or approve trips out of camp for program, supplies, and crisis management.
- Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all campers and staff.
- Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp family.
(See attached for full job description)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License (with Insurable driving record) – Required
- Adult/Pediatric First Aid and C.P.R./A.E.D. - Required
- College Degree – Required
- Age 21 and above - Required
- Experience as a supervisor and/or director in a camp or educational field. - Required
- At least (3) three years’ experience in working with children. - Required
BENEFITS
The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:
Recurring Sick Time,
Vacation,
Thirteen Holidays Per Year,
Retirement Plan, and more…
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:
Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online
OR
deliver it along with your resume to:
Department of Human Resources
Chicopee City Hall,
274 Front Street, 1st Fl.
Chicopee, MA. 01013.
Questions?
Text, Call, or Email:
ChicopeeCAREERS
P: (413) 594-1584 C: (413) 523-2394
resume@chicopeema.gov
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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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