What are the responsibilities and job description for the REC - Summer Camp Instructor - Kids at the Park position at City of Sun Prairie?

Under the leadership of the Recreation Coordinator, this position leads/facilitates programming at Kids at the Park Summer Camp at Wetmore Park. Kids at the Park is a full day summer camp for grades K-5 that meets Monday-Friday, max enrollment of 25. Key responsibilities include facilitation of daily activities in a safe and enjoyable manner, development of lessons and activities and effective communication with supervisor and participant families.

Starting wage - $20.00 per hour based on experience

Dates and hours needed:
Required training in mid to late May. Camp program runs June 16 - August 22. Camp instructors can anticipate being scheduled 35-40 hours a week, consisting of half day or full day hours between 7:00 am-5:30 pm, M-F.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

Lead, demonstrate and instruct participants in recreation games, crafts, and themed activities.
Provide an interactive, positive, fun, and safe environment for program participants
Assist in the development of program curriculum, lesson plans, and daily activities
Ensure safe conditions are upheld in playground, greenspace and indoor facility spaces
Listen, respond and answer questions and concerns from parents and participants
Provide clear communication to and from coordinator, participants and parents
Provide direction and support for Program Assistant(s)
Attend all required meetings and trainings
Other duties as assigned

Minor Duties/Responsibilities

Assist in setting up and cleaning up the facility/equipment
Notify coordinator of problems and concerns regarding equipment, facilities, participants and/or spectators
Distribute any needed supplies or information to participants/parents
Complete timecard accurately and on time.
Complete required documentation and paperwork accurately as needed
Arrive on time, dressed appropriately according to the dress code and ready to interact with coworkers, participants and parents

Experience/Education

Must be 18 years of age or older
Minimum of 1 years of working with youth/adults in a childcare/recreation setting required
Previous instruction in a camp setting or coaching experience preferred
Completed coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, Recreation or Sports Management or related coursework preferred, but not required.

Knowledge

Knowledge of appropriate classroom and behavioral management and instruction methods
Knowledge of standard safety practices

Skill/Ability

Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
Ability and willingness to plan, facilitate and evaluate lesson ideas and activities for program participants
Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, supervisor(s) and the public, and to deal with them in a courteous and tactful manner
Strong oral communication skills
Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
Ability and willingness to supervise and maintain control of participants in a group and/or 1-on-1 setting
Ability and willingness to keep accurate records and complete any necessary paperwork
Ability to make decisions, prioritize tasks, and respond to continuously changing work demands.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 - 50 pounds.

Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment Used

Equipment is specific to the program being taught
First Aid Supplies

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Work Environment

Must work well with others
Must communicate well with others
Inside and outside work with exposure to various weather conditions

Loud/noisy environment

Salary : $20

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