Day Camp Program Aide

Assist the Director and Camp Leaders to lead and supervise children in the Summer Day Camp Program.  Duties include providing direction, guidance and assistance to children; effectively handling student discipline situations; ensuring student safety and security; communicating with parents, staff, teachers, preparing snacks; cleaning classroom areas; recording attendance; and creating new activities in the areas of crafts, sports, games, special events, and field trips for 5- to 12-year-olds.

Must be at least 16 years of age to apply for this position.The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Assist the directors and camp leaders to care for, supervise and assist children during programs, crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation and meet the children's needs.
• Monitor student behavior during activities, effectively handle student discipline situations and encourage and support positive behavior.
• Assist the directors and camp leaders to observe the children and always monitor the security of the building. 
• Provide general First Aid when needed.
• Comply with state licensing requirements under the direction of the manager.
• Assist with creating interesting and educational lesson plans and implementing the activities while engaging in participation with the children.
• Assist in communicating with parents, staff and teachers, regarding children and/or program issues.
• Record attendance and check identification of those picking up children.
• Assist the directors and camp leaders to prepare snacks and clean the areas after use.

KNOWLEDGE:  Working knowledge of first aid techniques.  Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of instructional and recreational program/curriculum development.  Basic knowledge of group and individual recreation activities and of their rules and conducts.  Working knowledge of varied recreational equipment and its usefulness and limitations concerning diversified recreational programs.
SKILL: Skill in understanding and responding to customer needs.  Skill in the operation of program equipment.  Skill in the operation of copier and fax machine, telephone, mobile or two-way radio, and various sports equipment used in recreation programs.  Skill in administering First Aid and CPR.
ABILITY:  Swim and participate with children in swimming related activities; maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple priorities; diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations; promote and follow City and Department policies and procedures; communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds; recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate staff. 
TRAINING:  Must complete current state required annual continuing education (presently 15 hours minimum) related to one or more of the following: child growth and development, health and safe environment, developmentally appropriate practices, guidance, family relationships, cultural and individual diversity and professionalism.
EXPERIENCE:  Program aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Program aides must work directly under the supervision of the program director or program leaders and must never be left alone with children.

• Criminal background check required for hire and reference checks will be conducted.
• CPR/AED, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications required within 30 days of hire. 
• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age to apply for this position.

Salary : $16 - $20