Play Director - Camp Forbes

Under supervision, has charge of the organization and direction of recreational activities of a playgorund or play center. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Organizes and directs play and planned activities at a playground or play center. Organizes activities and gives instruction in group games, such as playground ball, volley ball, tennis, and other group or team games. Organizes and conducts field meets, sport days, and other special and festival events on the playground in connection with city-wide programs. Marks and lays out playing fields for various games and events. Supervises the issuance, setting-out, use, collection, storing, and maintaining of equipment and apparatus. Maintains order within the playground or center. Discourages gambling, profanity, and rowdiness on the playground. Encourages participation in recreation activities. Conducts special classes or assists staff instructors in handicrafts, dancing, story-telling, dramatics, music, nature study, and other special activities. Attends staff meetings. Administers first aid. Consults with supervisors, assistants, and co-workers concerning the work of the playground. Keeps records. Makes routine and special reports. Supervises the work of play leaders or other assistants.

• Remain on the premises from Monday 7am thru Friday 4pm (Overnight ) 
• Supervise and provide positive leadership in cabins(model appropriate behavior)
• Teach children how to live independently and work as a team
• Supervise and interact with children during all activities
• Teach fishing, boating, arts & crafts, dancing, survival skills, teamwork, tent assembly, camp songs, outdoor/indoor games, and more
• Sleep-out at campground in tent, maintain fire circle, help prepare campfire snacks
• Make sure that children are appropriately dressed for various activities
• Enforce all camp rules
• Make sure campers receive medication on schedule as needed
• Make sure campers abide by food restrictions stated by parent/guardian
• Report campers who do not have adequate camping supplies (i.e. clothing, footwear, hygiene products, etc.)
• Handle disciplinary matters and report decisions to Supervisory Counselors
• Assist activity leader and lead small and large group activities
• Conduct a variety of creative, age-appropriate outdoor/indoor games
• Complete Incident/Accident Reports as they occur and follow up with parent as needed
• Review all safety procedures with campers (i.e. mock fire drills, camp-fire safety, intruders, lost camper, etc.)
• Abide by all safety rules and regulations during all activities
• Ensure campers are following good hygiene and safety habits
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served
• Interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations
• Use positive behavior-management techniques - enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Maintain professional conduct with co-workers at all times
• Have fun with the campers
• Be creative!  Create moments to remember for you and campers!

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Salary : $15 - $21