Assistant Camp Supervisor (Adaptive)

Class Concept

Do you have a passion for inclusion of children with disabilities/special needs? Do you have fond memories from your own camp experience? Join the City of Dublin’s Camp Team this summer to help create an inclusive summer camp experience for all children in our community. Working as a part of our Camp Team provides a leadership experience that elevates your game for the rest of your life, no matter where it may take you. We are in the business of building better campers, better counselors, and better people, to help make the world a better place. As a member of our team, you can help make this dream a reality – one camper at a time, many times each day!

• Refer a Friend Bonus Program ($50 per successful employee referral)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Fostering Internal Talent (FIT) Program offering incentives, training, and team building
• Discounts on classes and memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• The City maintains the cost of team member certifications and training time is paid ($40.00-$100.00 value). All certifications achieved belong to the team member.
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Uniforms provided
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Examples of Duties

Duties of Adaptive Assistant Camp Supervisors include, but are not limited to:

Working With Campers

• Collaborate with the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator in determining appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs to participate in an inclusive summer camp experience
  • Adapt lesson plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers
  • Collaboratively evaluate the success of individualized accommodation plans and adjust accordingly
• Actively participate and assistother staff in all program areas as assigned including, but not limited to: field trips, swimming, songs, games and All Camp activities
  • Assist curriculum staff in facilitating effective inclusion in program areas including Arts & Crafts, Sports & Games, and Outdoor Education
  • Assist camp staff in building rapport with campers and including campers of all abilities in activities
• Maintain the safety and well-beingof campers and staff by following camp policies and implementing effective behavior management for campers
  • Proactively implement behavior management techniques for campers with and without disabilities
  • Maintain camper discipline, in an appropriate manner, to achieve camp objectives and support camp staff with behavior management throughout the day
• Serve as a positive role model and interact with campers and staff in a fair and positive manner
  • Demonstrate appropriate behavior to camp participants, staff and parents
  • Assist with meeting needs of all campers to ensure a positive summer camp experience, regardless of disability status
  • Support counselors and camp staff in implementing behavior management techniques and accommodations for campers

• Set the example of Recreation Services' Workplace Expectations
  • Demonstrate positive energy, trust co-workers, be solution-oriented, and hold yourself and others accountable
  • Abide by mandatory reporting policies as described in the staff manual
• Foster positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors
  • Work closely with Counselors, Curriculum and Logistics Assistant Supervisors, and Camp Supervisors, as well as with the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator and other fulltime Recreation Services staff
• Effectively communicate problems or concerns to Camp Supervisor, Camps Program Coordinator and/or Adaptive Recreation Coordinator

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience working with children with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges in a structured program setting
• Ability and experience to lead and supervise others (campers and counselors)
• Ability to work under direct supervision, with a team and independently

• College degree in special education, education, recreation, or related field or two or more years of field experience in a related area
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for occasional facility/operational/safety needs
• Ability to remain active or on your feet for the length of a camp shift
• Ability to operate standard office equipment in performing essential functions of work

• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Regular, predictable and punctual attendance
• Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Evaluate camp program and provide/receive constructive input to support staff and supervisors
• Abide by mandatory reporting policies as described in the staff manual
• Accept other responsibilities deemed necessary by your supervisor in order to ensure quality service to all campers
• Perform duties assigned to the best of your ability and with a positive attitude

Core Competencies

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it

Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people—up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably

Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgements and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process

Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues’ differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.

• Refer a Friend Bonus Program ($50 per successful employee referral)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fostering Internal Talent (FIT) Program offering incentives, training, and team building
• Discounts on classes and memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• The City maintains the cost of team member certifications and training time is paid ($40.00-$100.00 value). All certifications achieved belong to the team member.
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Uniforms provided
• Career mapping and growth opportunities
• The City of Dublin has partnered with Franklin University to make it easier than ever for you to achieve your education goals. The partnership provides the following educational benefits to ALL City of Dublin employees (full-time, part-time and seasonal employees):
  • Tuition Benefit – All City of Dublin employees are eligible to save 20% on tuition for Franklin University associate, bachelors, masters or graduate certificate programs
  • Free books – Get your textbooks for free! The Franklin University Bookstore will mail textbooks to registered students beginning 3 weeks prior to the start of courses, so make sure to register early. Some courses include embedded electronic textbooks with fees charged upon registration. These fees will be waived. Please allow up to 4 weeks from the start of your course for this fee to be removed from your account.
  • No Tuition Deferment Fee – You may defer tuition payments to the end of the trimester at no charge! You will need to apply for tuition deferment each term through your Franklin student portal.