Seasonal - Camp Lead (Temporary-Summer Hire)

Do you enjoy working with children and want to help start an amazing camp filled with fun activities for the youth of Oak Harbor? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals that can oversee multiple groups of campers and counselors in a recreational setting. This position, under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, will oversee the operation of camp functions and implement a variety pre-planned camp activities. The Lead Camp Counselor will also provide support to each of the camp’s group camp counselors enabling them to maintain fun, safe and supportive environment for their groups of campers. Our goal is to collaboratively develop and implement community recreational programming and events serving all ages.
Join us in the development of our new summer camps and enjoy the impact you can have on your community!

We are looking for people able or willing to learn how to:

• Communicate and work with a variety of ages and skill levels in various activities.
• Create, plan and lead a variety of engaging activities.
• Speak and perform in front of large groups.
• Oversee the timely rotations of a daily schedule to ensure all groups are able to participate in all planned activities with the appropriate amount of designated time.
• Problem solve and communicate effectively with youth participants and their parents/guardians, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Provide a safe, friendly, and encouraging environment to campers and co-workers.

Work activities involve multiple skills and may include, but are not limited to, any or all the following depending on area of assignment, operational necessity, emergency services, special projects, and seasonal factors:
 

• Supervise children in an open and outdoor environment.
• Responsible for the general wellbeing of all campers and counselors.
• Ensure that groups are following a daily and weekly plan of activities and that all camp activity supplies are ready and available to be set up at the appropriate times.
• Maintain a fun, safe and supportive environment for all participants in both on-site camp activities and field trip locations.
• Lead fun age appropriate games and activities under the guidance of the Recreation Coordinator and ensure all camp counselors have the ability to also do so.
• Encourage participation through effective communication, engaging counselors and campers through participation in activities, and maintaining a good relationship with all campers and counselors.
• Lead all camp group activities including field trips, special events, and day to day activities involving multiple groups. Lead counselors during group activities to ensure the safety and participation of all participants.
• Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress, or any other incidents that occur during activities.
• Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of participants and spectators at all times, and render routine first aid in cases of minor injury.
• Set up before and clean up after all recreational programs to allow the use of shared spaces by multiple groups and activities.

 
Associated Functions:

• Assists with Parks and Recreation events and other programs and provide a high level of customer service to the public as needed.
• May operate a city vehicle for the purpose of transporting program participants in related program activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 
Performance Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
 
Knowledge of:

• General camp games and activities.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and energetic positive attitude.

       
 Skill in:

• Curriculum development and lesson planning
• Working with children ages five (5) to fourteen (14).

 
Ability to:

• Be patient, respectful, supportive and fair approach to childcare.
• Carry equipment and supplies as needed for programming.
• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Displays a positive outlook and professional demeanor.
• Evaluate the feedback given by participants to improve group activities.
• Lead by example in maintaining a positive and enthusiastic camp environment.
• Lead effective programs and activities for all ages.
• Manage counselors and activities to ensure camp runs smoothly.
• Motivate and inspire individuals to develop a joy and passion for play.
• Take initiative and make sound decisions while being able to troubleshoot potentially problematic situations.
• Work in an outdoor environment and maintain awareness to ensure the safety of camp participants.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.

Work with a variety of ages and be a positive role model for the campers.An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be considered.
 

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience planning and leading programs in a paid or volunteer role.
• City-provided training to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification before the first day of camp.
• Must be available from 8am-6pm Monday through Friday
• Lead Camp Counselor is expected to be available to work the summer months with Camp running from the middle of June until the end of August.
• Complete a comprehensive background screening to include credit check, to be bonded for cash-handling and Washington Child and Adult Abuse background, prior to hire.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to provide a driver’s abstract showing a good driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain a Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Food Worker Card, before the first day of camp, any related expense to obtain the card is covered by the City.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work in organizing programs, classes or event planning and coordinating volunteers.

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
 
Work is performed outdoors at City of Oak Harbor parks and facilities. Activity such as traversing and assisting clients may be required as may travel to other locations for recreational programming. Requires ability to sit, walk or stand, to remain stationary and move for extended periods of time, ability to move and lift items with assistance up to thirty (30) pounds. Work requires the ability to communicate information and ideas, ability to observe details at a close range, and normal visual and hearing acuity.  May require strenuous physical activity.
 
Safety Statement:
We expect employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and the City’s Accident Prevention Program (APP). This includes, but is not limited to, actively identifying, and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action, emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.

Salary : $21 - $29