Arts Day Camp Director (Part-time / Contract)

The Arts Day Camp Director is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing complex arts activities, programs and / or special events as well as providing highly responsible and complex staff assistance arts programs.

The City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department provides Pacific View Arts Day Camps which offer arts activities in a fun and active environment for 6 to 12 year old youths. Day camps are conducted Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. during school breaks throughout the year. Age appropriate projects involving drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, dance, theatre, and more are based on weekly themes. Camp staff actively leads, motivates, encourages and supervises campers, creating memorable arts experiences in a day camp environment.

Candidates for this position should be available to work up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, May 19-August 22.

Day Camp Director is a part-time, temporary position. Incumbents work less than 999 hours a year. Work schedules may vary and incumbents may be required to work weekends and evenings.

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and priorities for specialized recreational programs;
• Develops reports concerning program effectiveness and identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures by determining resource needs and / or process revisions;
• May lead in the training and supervision of subordinate recreation staff, volunteers, and independent contractors and provide input on performance;
• Coordinates program related fundraising activities and solicits donations;
• Prepares program event and facility promotional materials such as newsletters, calendars, fliers, and brochures;
• Provides input on the budget and other administrative matters;
• Determines equipment and supply requirements for program activities and obtains and stocks supplies as required;
• Provides staff assistance to the Recreation Services Supervisor(s); participates on a variety of committees;
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary;
• Coordinates recreation services with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations;
• Maintains program files and records including daily rosters, program attendance and related documents;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in leisure studies, child development, business administration or a related field plus four years of responsible recreation program experience including at least one year of administrative and / or lead supervisory experience.

License Required :

This position is open until filled with a first review of applications scheduled for 2 / 26 / 25.

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion / religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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