What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Bike Camp Leader position at City of Monona?
JOB
Monona Parks & Recreation offers summer camp programming for kids of all ages, including a Tween Bike Camp for youth ages 10-14. Bike camp meets at Maywood Park in Monona and takes daily field trips to local attractions using bicycles as transportation. The Bike Camp Leader leads and ensures the safety of kids on group rides, assists with developing bike camp programming, and organizes group activities and team-building exercises. Bike camp activities may include basic bike mechanics, safe riding, environmental education, adventure education (swimming, canoeing, rock climbing) and group rides. This is a seasonal position, beginning in mid-June and ending in mid-August. Hours for this position are Mondays and Thursdays 12:30-4:30pm. Mandatory Training will be held June 12 and 13, which will include CPR if needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Train with and report to Recreation Coordinator.Assure safety of up to 30 campers who are in your care at all timesAssist with all aspects of the Tween Bike Camp programming including curricula review, revision and expansionTeach and assist with teaching scheduled games and lessons using existing curriculumAssist with procurement of all program suppliesLearn and assist with teaching how to ride, basic bike mechanics, and safe riding skillsManage behavior of campers and report camper conduct to Bike Camp Coordinator or parent/guardian as necessaryMaintain daily attendance reportsLead and/or support bike rides ranging from 1 mile to 15 miles in length in summer weatherOrganize group activities and team-building exercisesProvide engagement, humor, and positive spirits as a role model for the campers
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must be able to ride a bike in city traffic with competence and confidence enough to pay attention to the actions and well-being of other riders. Must have the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.Understanding of and ability to communicate safe biking practicesMust be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heatMust be able to ride a bike for up to 15 miles at a timeMust be able to see and hear in order to observe and communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Monona Parks & Recreation offers summer camp programming for kids of all ages, including a Tween Bike Camp for youth ages 10-14. Bike camp meets at Maywood Park in Monona and takes daily field trips to local attractions using bicycles as transportation. The Bike Camp Leader leads and ensures the safety of kids on group rides, assists with developing bike camp programming, and organizes group activities and team-building exercises. Bike camp activities may include basic bike mechanics, safe riding, environmental education, adventure education (swimming, canoeing, rock climbing) and group rides. This is a seasonal position, beginning in mid-June and ending in mid-August. Hours for this position are Mondays and Thursdays 12:30-4:30pm. Mandatory Training will be held June 12 and 13, which will include CPR if needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Train with and report to Recreation Coordinator.Assure safety of up to 30 campers who are in your care at all timesAssist with all aspects of the Tween Bike Camp programming including curricula review, revision and expansionTeach and assist with teaching scheduled games and lessons using existing curriculumAssist with procurement of all program suppliesLearn and assist with teaching how to ride, basic bike mechanics, and safe riding skillsManage behavior of campers and report camper conduct to Bike Camp Coordinator or parent/guardian as necessaryMaintain daily attendance reportsLead and/or support bike rides ranging from 1 mile to 15 miles in length in summer weatherOrganize group activities and team-building exercisesProvide engagement, humor, and positive spirits as a role model for the campers
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must be able to ride a bike in city traffic with competence and confidence enough to pay attention to the actions and well-being of other riders. Must have the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.Understanding of and ability to communicate safe biking practicesMust be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heatMust be able to ride a bike for up to 15 miles at a timeMust be able to see and hear in order to observe and communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
