What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Leader position at City of Kirkland?
Note: Applications are being accepted for the current (2024-2025) School year.
Summary
Supervise children ages 6-12 in a variety of summer day camp activities.
Essential Duties:
- Lead activities in sports, games, arts & Crafts and field trips.
- Maintain a safe and stimulating day camp environment.
- Enforce rules and promote safe and appropriate behavior.
Peripheral Duties:
- Assist in planning activities.
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 103rd 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 and Junior Camp’s will operates Monday through Friday, June 23-August 22, 2025 from 8am-6pm (no shifts will be longer than 8 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.
- Demonstrates sports, games and craft activities. Accompany children on walks and public transit outings. Administer First Aid/CPR if needed.
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 16 years or older at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-year of experience working with children in a camp like setting.
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 to interview 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 : $20 - $24
