Camp Site Leader

Camp Site Leader

Department: Recreation

Status: Seasonal

Wage: $16.00 - $17.00, DOQ

Description

To provide a fun, safe and memorable experience for camp participants by planning, preparing and implementing the daily camp activities and adhering to Park District of La Grange policies, rules and procedures.

Reports To: BASE & Camp Supervisor

Specific Responsibilities

1. Define and plan camp to reflect program goals. 
2. Create detailed lesson plans and calendars that includes a variety of age-appropriate activities to keep campers and staff active, excited, safe, and engaged.
3. Set opening- and closing- day procedures with Base & Camp Supervisor.
4. Develop routines, schedules, and procedures for Camp operation.
5. Assign Camp Counselors activities and other responsibilities.
6. Assign Camp Counselors to groups.
7. Supervise and evaluate, or supervise evaluations of, all Day Camp operations and Camp Counselors.
8. Maintain and review records and evaluations of all Camp activities, field trips, operations, and facilities.
9. Lead field trips out of camp, organize and maintain appropriate supplies for camp site, and follow crisis management protocol.
10. Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision   of all campers and camp counselors.
11. Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being.
12. Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
13. Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents and the community.
14. Understand, communicate, and assist in enforcing camp and Park District
15. Instruct Camp Counselors and campers in emergency procedures.
16. Submit all required reports on time.                                                             
17. These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be

          reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Essential Functions

1. Ability to communicate with staff in safety regulations and emergency procedures.
2. Abilities to observe camper and staff behavior/disciplinary issues, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
3. Ability to identify and respond to hazards.
4. Ability to communicate and work with different age and skill levels, and to provide the necessary instruction to campers and/or staff.
5. Cognitive and communication ability to plan and conduct camp program to achieve camper development objectives.
6. Ability to drive 15-passenger vans and to observe the loading and unloading of vehicles utilized by camp, if required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

1. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
2. At least 21 years of age.
3. At least two seasons of being a camp counselor, preferred.
4. Ability to supervise counselors and campers.
5. Ability to address concerns or questions about camp from parents or the public.
6. Ability to plan, originate, organize, and carry out daily and special programs.
7.  Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and able to learn ePact and other technology used at camp as needed.
8. Valid driver's license and a good driving record, if required to drive a park district vehicle

Benefits

Personal Leave

Free Individual La Grange Fitness Membership

Discounted District Programs

Salary : $16 - $17