RECREATION ASSISTANT - Summer Camps

A recreation assistant helping with summer camp is responsible for supervising participants; organizing, teaching, and supervising activities, games, crafts, and events; ensuring safety, and creating a positive camp experience, while also assisting with program setup and cleanup. Must also exhibit and emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship. Performs other duties as required.

This position requires the applicant to be at least 16 years old, have experience working with children, and possess strong communication and leadership skills. Requires the ability to lead activities, guide participants, and make decisions in a group setting. Staff need to be patient, understanding, and reliable in their interactions with participants and fellow employees and can resolve problems and conflicts that may be confrontational or stressful while also dealing politely and effectively with the public. Ability to manage time, plan activities, and organize belongings. Ability to think on your feet and address unexpected situations that may arise. Ability to participate in outdoor activities and supervise participants for extended periods. Ability to move and interact with youth in various activities that may include bending, stooping, walking, and lifting to 50 pounds. The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background investigation.

$9.18 - $25.00 per hour depending upon qualifications. SALARY WILL GENERALLY START AT THE LOWER END OF THE SALARY RANGE.

Shifts available from 8:45 AM to 1:15 PM, Monday to Thursday. One week per month afternoon shifts available from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Those interested in applying should submit their application online. ONLY THE INFORMATION ON OR ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION WILL BE USED FOR SCREENING PURPOSES.