What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Educator - Little Apple Day Camp Director position at City of Manhattan Kansas?
(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: $21.00/hour Closing Date: June 16, 2025
Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.
The City of Manhattan is accepting applications for a KDHE Camp Director for Little Apple Day Camp. The Camp Director will work directly with the Recreation Supervisor to implement a licensed school age summer program for 185 youth. The selected candidate(s) must be able to attend all in-service training sessions.
The position includes full-time, daytime hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. during the summer camp time frame). Director duties run from late May 1st - early August with staff hiring and pre-camp preparation from March to May.
Essential Functions
- Plans and programs all day activities including life sports, arts and crafts, games, music, and outdoor recreation.
- Supervises day camp staff and campers.
- Prepares weekly and daily schedules.
- Maintains records for State of Kansas licensing requirements. Attendance, Vaccine records, physical form, and permission forms.
- Coordinates scheduling for transportation and drivers.
- Notifies the proper agency in the event of an emergency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, recreation, or a related field
- Experience necessary to achieve certification as a childcare facility director can be substituted for education requirement
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Can be obtained through Parks & Recreation)
- CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain.
- Selected candidate(s) must pass a KBI background check.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
- Experience with special needs campers.
Other Information
- This is not a KPERS covered position.
- Seasonal position (March – August).
Salary : $21
