What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Recreation Leader I (Seasonal) position at City of Grand Junction?
Hiring Range: $15.50 per hour
About the Position:
Summer Camp Recreation Leader 1 is the first level of fun at summer camp! This position provides support to the Recreation Leader 2 positions through daily, hands on interaction with camp participants. This interaction would include assisting camp participants with an activity, guiding campers on a field trip, mentoring campers to make good choices and working directly with Recreation Leader 2 and Site Supervisors to ensure the camp day is running smoothly. Summer camp participants range in age from 5 – 11 years. Camps run from Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation:
The recreation division offers a variety of programs for all ages. We have sports leagues for youth and adults, as well as a variety of camps, recreation programs, and aquatics offerings. Come join a dynamic team that helps create life-enriching experiences for all participants in our many programs.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
What You’ll Do:
Lead enriching, engaging and fun activities for camp participants
Follow the lead of senior camp staff to work through daily schedule of events
Mentor camper towards positive behavior choices
Help to ensure compliance of all childcare license rules and regulations
Come to camp everyday with an awesome attitude ready to interact with campers participating in enriching activities and field trips
Perform related work as required
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We’re Looking For:
Must be at least 16 years old.
Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
Must be available from May 5 – August 8 from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and must be available to work 25-35 hours per week.
Previous experience leading and/or volunteering with children.
Applicant must have or be able to obtain a valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
Applicant must be willing to attend all required trainings and certifications to obtain the ability to work in a childcare setting which are required by the State of Colorado.
Enjoys interacting with children of all ages continually throughout the day.
Ability to model organizational teamwork to exceptional performance levels, exhibit positive work ethic and to integrate efforts of the entire organization.
Works well with people, treating everyone with respect and building trust.
Takes appropriate initiative.
Timely follow through on commitments.
Delivers high quality work performance.
Projects and maintains a positive image always.
Works well as a team member in all interactions.
Provides consistent high-quality service.
Always puts safety first.
Able to set and achieve goals with a strategy of continuous improvement.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Recreation positions will work between 30 and 35 hours per week. Season: May – August. Interviews will be completed the week of March 24th - March 28th. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email or phone call starting March 10th.
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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