What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Day Camp Leader (Summer Season) position at City of La Mesa, CA?
Position Summary
This is a part-time, temporary position working up to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours will vary pending the shift. Examples of shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Shifts over 6 hours include a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
To assist in teaching classes or to lead a variety of recreational program activities involved in the implementation of recreational programs for the City including sports, special events, day camps, arts and crafts and other recreational programs and activities; to provide on-site supervision for program implementation; to set up and issue equipment for recreational activities; and to maintain records and reports.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Supervise 10 to 20 campers per week, ages 6 - 13 years.
- Plan and lead varied activities each week.
- Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and their activities.
- Interface daily with parents, general public and other city colleagues.
- Supervise aide(s) and teen volunteers.
- Assist campers in pool on a daily basis.
Inclusion Leader Responsibilities:
- Along with Camp Coordinator, will meet with the camper and parent prior to the week of attendance to discuss the special needs, helpful information, and ways to communicate the events of the day.
- Will be responsible for assisting the camper's participation in various activities throughout the day. This may mean offering alternative behaviors and better understanding among
- Will work with Camp Coordinator and camp staff to share ideas and suggestions.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College-level coursework in recreation, physical education or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Experience:
At least one year of responsible experience working in a recreation program.
If Hired as an Inclusion Leader:
Some experience as an Inclusion Leader or training/classes in the area of special needs children between the ages of 6 - 13 years old.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of a Standard First Aid Certificate required by May 31, 2025.
- Possession of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (Infant, Child & Adult) required by May 31, 2025.
- Possession of AED Certificate required by May 31, 2025.
- California ID/Drivers License, or sufficient proof of identification required for fingerprinting purposes.
- Ability to professionally plan, organize, and implement activities in a day camp program.
- Ability to effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with program participants and the public.
- Ability to get in front of campers and perform in a large group setting.
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and represent a positive role model to the children at camp.
- Ability to attend orientation/training on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Successful completion of physical exam is required (physical demands and working conditions will be provided upon request)
Examination Process
Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. by the application deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025. All required certificates and/ or licenses must be submitted by date of hire. Only those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the interview process.
Interviews are tentatively schedule for the week of March 24, 2025. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the testing process.
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluations, and background investigation.
As a general rule, temporary part-time employees do not earn any fringe benefits with the City of La Mesa. However, they are covered under workers' compensation and Social Security inlcuding Medicare and are eligiblie for 40 hours of sick leave after 90 days of employment and 30 days of work.
