What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANT COORDINATOR position at City of Harrisonville?
Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Harrisonville.
General Definition of Work
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator of Youth Programs & Special Events, the employee will be responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating the day-to-day operation and recreation activities of the Summer Camp program for the Harrisonville Parks & Recreation Department.
Essential Functions
- Researches, organizes, implements & evaluates all summer camp daily activities and field trips.
- Creates age appropriate summer camp experiences for all program participants.
- Assists with the hiring and supervision of all summer camp staff.
- Registers program participants in RecTrac recreation management software.
- Provides clear and complete instructions for activities to the summer camp staff.
- Ensures that all program schedules are completed in a timely manner.
- Conducts regular staff meetings with all summer camp staff.
- Promotes the summer camp program by creating high quality print flyers and/or brochures.
- Attends and leads all summer camp field trips and weekly visits to the Harrisonville Outdoor Aquatic Center.
- Performs public relations tasks such as answering phones and responding to inquiries from the public.
- Enforcement of facility policies and City rules and regulations.
- Reports problems, suggestions or equipment issues immediately to the Recreation Coordinator of Youth Programs & Special Events.
- Records any incidents and/or accidents according to the Harrisonville Parks & Recreation policy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience supervising children ages 5-12 yrs old strongly preferred.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR preferred.
- Basic knowledge of sports, games, outdoor actives, and assigned activities.
- Able to be on your feet for most of the work shift.
Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.
This position is open until filled.The City of Harrisonville is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $18
