What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation- Day Camp Instructor II position at Town of Avon?
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Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination - it’s a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.
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Position Overview:
The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Recreation - Program Instructor II (Day Camp) Part Time Seasonal or Year-Round.
The Recreation Program Instructor II (Day Camp) is responsible for supervising, providing instruction, implementing, and participating in age-appropriate activities for the Recreation Department’s afterschool, school’s out and/or Summer Camp programs. This position is a school-aged lead qualified position and can be summer camp seasonal or part-time year-round. Summer Camp training begins June 4th-6th and Summer Camp begins June 9th-August 15th.
VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE - (PT-Seasonal)
VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE - (PT-Year Round)
Essential Functions:
1. Supervise, interact, and provide care in a calm, safe, playful, and engaging environment for children.
2. Develop and implement daily activities for the after-school program to include homework help, plan and
supervise games and prep materials for crafts.
3. Oversee Program Instructor I and work collaboratively with Program Instructor III, Recreation Program
Instructor III and/or Recreation Programs Coordinator
4. Conduct sign-in and sign-out procedures and is always accountable for the whereabouts of children.
5. Provide leadership to Program Instructor I by following routine and procedures.
6. Transport children in a 15-person passenger van (Per State Childcare Licensure requirements, employee
must be 20 years old to drive a van)
7. Follow Colorado State School-aged licensing policies.
8. Maintain proper safety precautions to prevent accidents for children and staff.
9. Report any injuries to the Recreation Programs Supervisor and follow up with an Incident Report.
10. Comply with all Town of Avon safety and health policies and procedures, including the use of protective
equipment and clothing, to ensure all possible safety measures are observed, enforce the rules of the
childcare area and the Recreation Center to promote a safe work environment.
Why Work for the Town of Avon?
We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:
- Retirement match of 3.75%
- Avon Recreation Center pass
- Earn Paid Sick Leave
- Spanish Language Initiative
- Flexible Scheduling
- Opportunities for Advancement
Town of Avon Culture and Values
Our team operates on five core values:
- Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
- Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
- Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
- Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
- Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.
Qualifications
1. Knowledge and interest of children and concern for their proper care and well-being
2. Dependable, patient, creative, caring, requires minimal supervision and neat in appearance.
3. Ability to perform physical duties requiring a full range of body movements.
4. Ability to handle confidential issues appropriately.
5. Ability to follow directions and effectively communicate with children, Recreation Center staff,
school officials and parents.
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks, handle emergency situations, and make sound decisions
Special Requirements:
Program Instructor II requires a minimum age of 18 years old. Verifiable experience of at least three months full-time or equivalent part-time (460 contact hours), paid or volunteer experience working with school aged children (5-12 years old). Candidates that are close to obtaining these hours will be considered. Possession of a current CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. A valid State of Colorado Driver’s License is required.
The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.
- A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment.
- The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled