Specialized Camp Specialist
Specialized Camp Specialist
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Under the immediate supervision and direction of a Recreation Coordinator and Program Director the Specialist plans implements and supervises an instructional class in a specific area of expertise within a specialized camp for children youth or teens.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES:
- Serve as a positive role model.
- Ensure children are properly supervised and accurate attendance is maintained AT ALL TIMES.
- Communicate clearly and courteously with school personnel program staff parents volunteers and children.
- Plans and implements recreational activities within one or more program areas. Responsible for submitting program plans for approval in addition to acquiring all materials necessary for program implementation.
- Document and report all accidents incidents property damage major disciplinary problems and any related concerns to the Program Director or Program Supervisor.
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility including picking up trash sweeping floor daily setting up and taking down of equipment etc.
- Coordinate activity supplies with the Camp Director.
- Adhere to established uniform at all times. Dress appropriately for taking an active role with children.
- Assist with the supervision or direction of camp staff inclusion companion(s) and/or interpreter and volunteers.
- Implement and ensure compliance of all Howard County Recreation and Parks Policies Procedures and Camp Standards.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and inservice trainings.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Director or Supervisor.
- Must be 19 years old.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents peers and participants.
- Knowledge of program curriculum.
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain certification in Standard First Aid and Infant & Child CPR.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE:
- Professional experience working with children youth or teens.
- Previous Experience in teaching/leading recreational activities.
- Completion of High School.
- Formal Training pertaining to the specific skill being taught.
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Contingent (Paraprofessional) Minimum Wage $18.00/hour.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
