Day Camp Director

Note: Applications are being accepted for the current (2024-2025) School year.

Summary

Directs the daily operations of a large summer day camp program.

Essential Duties:

• Develop, schedule and coordinate day camp activities.
• Schedule, supervise, lead and evaluate staff.
• Institute and enforce camp rules and discipline/reward procedures for participants and staff.
• Ensure participant welfare during all activities, trips and transportation.
• Ensure the proper handling of first aid and emergency situations.

Peripheral Duties:

• Communicate with parents regarding participants’ progress and special needs.

Peter Kirk Camp – The City of Kirkland’s Peter Kirk Camp program is located at the Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave.

Junior Camp- The City of Kirkland’s Junior Camp program is located at the North Kirkland Community Center, 12421 103^rd Ave NE.

Special Note - Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made throughout the recruitment period, until all vacancies are filled.

Hours of Work:

The Peter Kirk Community Center After School camp operates Monday through Friday during the school year and will follow the Lake Washington School District Calendar.

Current program hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM (3.25 hours each day)

 Wednesday – 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM (4.5 hours)

• Good communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Demonstrates sports, games and craft activities to staff and participants. Accompany children on walks and public transit to outings. Administer First Aid/CPR if needed. Monitor participants by watching and listening. Shop for and deliver supplies to program sites.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Applicant must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification prior to position start date.
• Applicant must successfully complete a thorough national background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years or older at time of application.
• Must have one year experience with children in a camp like setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1-year of experience supervisory experience.

Working Conditions & Physical Activities:

Performs work in indoor and outdoor settings including community center facilities, parks, playgrounds, beaches, pool, and commercial recreation sites. Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.

Selection Process:

Applicants whose qualifications most closely match our requirements and are selected to move forward in the process will be notified by phone, email or NeoGov notices. Candidates who are selected as final applicants will be required to complete a national criminal background check.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings.  Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, dial 711.     

Salary : $22 - $26