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Summer Camp Program Specialist - Art

Town of Vernon
Vernon, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Position Type :

Parks and Recreation Line Employees

Date Posted : 1 / 22 / 2025

Location :

Parks and Recreation Offices

Town of Vernon

Department : Parks and Recreation

Title : Summer Camp Program Specialist- Art

Hourly Rate : $18.50-$19.00 / hr

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Camp Director, performs responsible work in the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of a variety of challenging, engaging, safe, and age-appropriate activities within the specific program area.

General Duties

  • Develops a daily lesson plan and implements activities in the specialty program area
  • Plans differing age-appropriate activities for campers across a variety of ages and abilities
  • Has daily contact with program participants and supervises campers as needed
  • Inventories supplies and prepares orders for program supplies within the specialty area
  • Maintains accountability of and is responsible for the health and safety of all program participants
  • Responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the Town of Vernon and Vernon Parks & Recreation Department
  • Responsible for completing required program documentation in a timely manner
  • Attends staff meetings and program special events as needed
  • Conducts daily safety checks of the facility, equipment, and supplies for the program specialty area
  • Considered a first responder for medical emergency action procedures
  • Maintain a positive work attitude
  • Performs related work as required

MINIMUM Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational programming as it relates to a summer day camp
  • Ability to work with children ages 5-13 and possess an understanding of their social, emotional, and physical development and needs
  • Knowledge of and ability to instruct participants in a variety of arts & crafts activities using a variety of mediums
  • A minimum of 8 weeks previous experience in an organized day camp setting, or actively pursuing a college degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education, Art, or a related field
  • Possess current First Aid / CPR / AED Certification or able to obtain one prior to start date
  • Reliable access to transportation
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with participants and other Town employees
  • Ability to organize data and maintain records
  • Physical and mental effort and Work Conditions

  • Able to lift objects in excess of 20 pounds
  • Able to concentrate for extended periods of time with interruptions
  • Able to walk, run, swim, sit or stand for prolonged periods
  • Able to perform moderately difficult skills such as writing and typing
  • Able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as instruction of a skill
  • Able to see objects closely and far away, such as waterfront supervision
  • Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise such as a call for help
  • Able to attend to task for an extended period of time
  • Able to remember multiple tasks / assignments given to self or others
  • Able to communicate effectively with program participants, parents, and other Town employees
  • Salary : $19 - $19

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