What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Specialist (Kids R.O.C.K. Youth Day Camp) position at City of Inver Grove Heights?
2) Provides staff with necessary tools to successfully carry out objectives of the program and the values of the department. This includes staff training, discipline, evaluation, and direct supervision.
3) Manage attendance records for accurate billing, end-of-year statements, and essential reports to support daily operations.
4) Promotes and provides a positive environment for staff and participants.
5) Serve as the direct shift leader for staff, providing daily direction, guidance, and feedback to ensure smooth operations.
6) Manage staff schedules, support team collaboration, and foster a positive work environment while ensuring program goals are met.
7) Plans and directs regularly scheduled staff meetings.
8) Collaborate with staff to address participant behavior challenges, implementing proactive strategies and positive interventions to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
9) Assist in monitoring, maintaining, and securely storing participant medications, administering pre-approved doses when needed, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and documentation requirements.
11) Acts as a resource for all staff and approves weekly lesson plans and special event activities.
12) Responsible for equipment/supply purchases (with prior supervisor approval).
13) Follows and enforces all rules and regulations set forth in the temporary/seasonal employee handbook as well as the Kids R.O.C.K. staff manual.
14) Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines associated with the program. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for participant’s safety and their whereabouts at all times.
15) Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the program and locations.
16) Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR/AED or ability to obtain within employer’s specified timeframe.
• Ability to commit to the full summer program.
Desired Qualifications:
• Previous paid or unpaid experience in elementary education, childcare, preschool, or a youth camp/ program setting- specifically relevant to the position advertised.
• Previous work involving contact with the public, customer service or work with recreation-related field. Skill and maturity to handle situations including but not limited to disciplinary actions, participant confrontations, participant complaints and emergency situations.
• Previous work overseeing and providing direct leadership to a team of part-time/ seasonal staff.
• Demands of the position require employees to work weekdays (between 6am-6pm) and possible evenings/weekends as the demands of the position require.
• Position is primarily active and hands-on in nature, with work direction requiring on-site availability. This will require travel to and from the work site. There will be exposure to weather extremes as work is performed in a variety of physical environments including outdoor and indoor facilities in the elements of a year-round season.
Physical Requirements for this Position:
• Must be able to sit, stand, speak, hear, and effectively communicate. Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
Salary : $18 - $22
