What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Day Camp Site Supervisor position at The City of Elkhart?
CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation
POSITION
Day Camp Site Supervisor
DIVISION
Recreation
STATUS
Part-time
CATEGORY
Hourly, $16-$17
FLSA
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Day Camp Director and Program and Recreation Coordinator
DATE
2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Day Camp Site Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Day Camp Director and Assistant Director in providing supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to program staff and program participant during Day Camp programs. The Site Supervisor plays a critical role in the success of camp operations by setting up and overseeing daily activities, ensuring site organization, and providing leadership for program participants and Group Leaders. This position is responsible for maintaining the quality of camp programs, guiding staff, and addressing administrative needs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the daily setup and take down of the camp location.
- Collect participant registration, verify enrollment, and directing parents to the Parks and Recreation Office for unregistered participants.
- Assist and supervise Day Camp Group Leaders in the camp location safety, cleanliness, and security of the facility during the Day Camp program.
- Process and maintain program participants and staff sign-in procedures.
- Responsible for preparation and follow through of day to day activities.
- Provide supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to program participants and staff during day camp programs.
- Assist the Day Camp Assistant Director with various tasks and activities to maintain the camp's operations.
- Responsible for assessing and making recommendations to Day Camp Assistant Director as to program equipment and supply needs; monitors safety of all aspects of program and campers.
- Follow protocol regarding handling of behaviors and special request while giving Camp Assistant Director feedback on effectiveness of behavior protocols.
- Assist/participate in: Administering behavior protocol as directed, administering all medical protocol as directed, verbal and physical assistance, and accomplishes all other tasks as directed.
- Address pertinent issues affecting the Day Camp program, and communicate them appropriately to Day Camp Assistant Director in a timely manner.
- Document and communicate incident and accident reports clearly, honestly and respectfully with staff, participants, parents and guardians.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish good rapport with program.
- Communicate with parents and guardians.
- Create a nurturing, positive and professional environment while implementing program policies and procedures amongst staff, volunteers and community.
- Provide coverage during breaks and lunches.
- Process registrations and maintain records.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- College graduate with education back ground preferred. High school graduate minimum requirement.
- At least 2 years working with children, ages 5-12, in a structured setting such as another day camp, church/youth group, scout leader, day care leader, etc.
- Ability to improvise or “switch up” if a current plan is not receptive.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must be an excellent problem solver and solve issues in a timely manner.
- Must be able to discipline appropriately and mediate situations.
- Help and encourage anyone who needs advice or a helping hand.
- Support others through teamwork, dedication and guidance in order to achieve the completion of a task or activity.
- Must have complete knowledge, or proven ability to learn, the rules and regulations of the city program including the Child Safety Policy.
- Must be friendly, active, and like to interact with children of all ages.
- Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community program.
- Have knowledge of developmental skills of children of ages 5-12.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
The physical, mental, and visual 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.
- Frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or hot, humid conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionally mandatory travel between Day Camp program locations.
- Noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud at the field.
DRUG TEST REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post offer, pre-employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.
POLICY STATEMENT
- The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
- This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Salary : $16 - $17
