SUMMER CAMP Lead (RECREATION LEADER III)

Job goes from the week of June 2 to the week of August 1

JOB DESCRIPTION: Plan, organize, implement, and lead an assigned children’s summer day camp program at Harvey West Park.

Must have experience working with children.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must Be 18 Years or older

·· Working knowledge of a variety of age/ability-appropriate children’s games and activities.

· Understand and give verbal/written instructions.

· Independently initiate and complete work activities.

· Effectively motivate and lead a number of children and staff at once.

· Enforce and explain program policies and procedures.

· Interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of individuals.

· Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.

· Assist in the planning and coordinating of short and long-range activities.

· Willingness to work irregular schedule.

· Possession and continued maintenance of current certifications in both First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR.

· Proof of certification must be presented by the week of June 2, 2025. *NO EXCEPTIONS*

· Proof of negative tuberculosis test or clear chest X-ray must be presented by the week of June 2, 2025.

· Attend All-Staff training June 2 – 6, 2025

· Attend All-Staff meetings (Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.)

· Must wear program uniform while working, provided by the department.

· Must wear closed-heeled, closed-toed shoes.

· Fingerprint clearance of all employees is required prior to beginning work.

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·· Plan, prepare and organize daily, weekly and seasonal activities.

· Assist in the training and coordinating of recreation staff and volunteers assigned to facility or activity.

· Lead various activities- including games, sports, crafts, songs, and field trips.

· In the absence of Recreation IV manage site specific email, social media & scheduling programs.

· Assist in the preparation of monthly reports, program evaluation forms, and incident/accident reports as directed by Site Supervisor.

· Monitor condition of equipment, supplies and facilities; open and close facilities when necessary.

· Lead and delegate duties to Recreation Leaders I & II and Junior Leader Volunteers under direction of the Site Supervisor.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $21.09 - $25.64 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Children: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26