Youth Camp Supervisor

This is a year-round position responsible for the daily operation of summer and after-school programs for youth.  The incumbent in this position instructs and leads a wide variety of recreation and educational activities offered by the department.  The Youth Camp Supervisor exercises direct supervision over part-time, seasonal, and/or volunteer staff.  Indirect supervision is received from a higher level staff person.  Related work is performed as required or directed.

This is a Competitive Class position.  The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

 A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three.  (See  "http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786" Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

• Completes application and reporting requirements for a certified out-of-school time programs through The Office of Children and Family Services and Monroe County; 
• Liaisons with community agencies and educational institutions to support program needs and initiatives;
• Coordinates and completes necessary paperwork for the summer camp and after school camp meals program and FoodLink meals program;
• Oversees daily operations, staffing and supervision, and scheduling;
• Conducts relevant professional development and trainings for staff;
• Plans, implements and evaluates long-term and daily camp/after school scheduling including positive youth development programming, special events and field trips;
• Provides coverage for staff absences; 
• Oversees camp/after school application and registration process, participant records, and payments;
• Develops and implements marketing campaign including use of print and other media, community outreach, and regular contact with parents;
• Develops and enforces camp/after school code of behavior for participants;
• Administers emergency first aid as necessary;
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary for program;
• Participates in departmental development and programmatic activities as directed.

High school diploma or Equivalent PLUS:

1. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or closely related field PLUS two (2) years full-time experience working with children which included one year in a supervisor capacity;     OR
2. Children’s Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) awarded by the NY State Association for the Education of Young Children PLUS two (2) years full-time experience working with children which included one year in a supervisor capacity;     OR
3. Three (3) years full-time experience as described in Section 1 above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess American Red Cross standard first aid and CPR certification or equivalent at time of appointment. 
This certification must be maintained continuously throughout employment in this title.

Salary : $52,618 - $68,674