What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Aide position at City of Memphis Careers?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general direction of an assigned supervisor to instruct, supervise, and actively participate with youth in a variety of indoor and outdoor summer camp enrichment activities including sports, arts and crafts, field trips, workshops, and lunch/snack times. Monitors all assigned campers at all times and instructs appropriately to ensure their safety using sound judgment. Accompanies campers to different sites, such as pools, field trip outings, etc.Distributes, sets-up, collects, and inventories sports and leisure equipment and supplies. Distributes and monitors lunches provided to campers. Ensures standards of acceptable conduct of campers; and provides appropriate discipline when warranted. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the site.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to communicate effectively with children, staff, and the general public. Must be able to lift and carry sports and other related equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. Requires the ability to teach and actively participate in athletic activities including games, sports, and other leisure activities.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in the community center environment and outdoors, including exposure to changing weather conditions including high temperatures, when monitoring children and participating in outdoor activities.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must enjoy working with children and demonstrate enthusiasm, patience and the ability to interact in a positive manner with campers, parents, staff and community partners. Experience monitoring/ teaching young children is strongly preferred. Experience in an educational profession or college coursework in recreational services, sports science, or early childhood education are preferred.
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