Explorers Day Camp Site Supervisor (Seasonal, Part-Time) 2-26-25

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the employee is responsible for being on-site with children, program planning, and program implementation. The Explorers Supervisor also directly supervises program staff and volunteers. The employee should continually seek ways to expand the program’s outreach and impact throughout the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design daily activity lesson plans and agendas for child development.
• Assist in the development of operational policies and procedures for school-age children's summer programs.
• Addist with the implementation of rules, regulations, and policies.
• Mediate conflicts between students and staff.
• Lead participants in physical activities, crafts, and educational lessons.
• Fill out incident reports and other paperwork as needed.
• Ensure activities and lessons are properly equipped for the activity assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Establish staff schedules and effectively consider staff to child ratios.
• Lead staff trainings and meetings prior to and through the duration of the program.
• Communicate with the community and Recreation Supervisor or Superintendent regularly.
• Develop programs/events to market, support and complement the Explorers Summer Day Camp program.
• Communicate with the USDA meal program coordinator to provide accurate meal counts daily.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of children, sports, and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes related to school-aged childcare.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, understanding, and emotional stability.
• Ability to interact with general public.
• Ability to interact with participants.
• Ability to evaluate and understand the needs of children participating in program.
• Ability to enforce regulations in a fair, impartial and polite manner.
• Ability to deal with staff and public in a professional, team-orientated manner.
• Ability to anticipate and prevent accidents.
• Ability to comply with program policies.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor for program and personal needs.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Recreation Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include Moses Lake Parks and Recreation, and Larson Recreation Center policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The position consists of working with youth and parents to oversee Day Camp operations.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with youth campers, parents, and recreation staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor and outdoor environment.
• Working varied hours, including mornings or evening shifts and some weekends.
• Be able to be active with children and provide clear instructions.
• Climbing ladders.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Lifting heavy objects weighing fifty (50) pounds.
• Reaching overhead and above shoulders.
• Kneeling or crouching.
• Hearing and speaking to communicate information.
• Reading and writing to communicate information.
• Seeing to monitor activities.
• Sensing hot and cold.
• Ability to swim or wade in water.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for the direction of site staff and operations in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of management experience in a related field is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College credits in school-aged-children-related courses are highly desirable.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications are required, or willing to obtain within the first week of hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Food handler’s card, or willing to obtain within the first week of hire.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check process which includes reference checks and criminal history checks, or other.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility; and such statements should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to balance workloads.

Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.

At its sole discretion, the City of Moses Lake may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Company Description

The City of Moses Lake is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our objective is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran.

Benefits

This seasonal position does not receive any city-sponsored benefits but does receive state-mandated sick leave.