Temp Seasonal - Day Camp Activity Leader
Temp Seasonal - Day Camp Activity Leader
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
CLASS SUMMARY
- Looking for a summer jobTherapeutic Recreation Services is looking for energetic enthusiastic individuals who love working with children and adults with disabilities!Callor email for more information.
This is a parttime seasonal position. The Day Camp Activity Leader assists in the preparation and operation of Funshine Day Camp in providing supervision of recreational activities for children/adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities at Shadle Park and various field trip locations. This position reports to the Camp Director.
Dates:- Training: June(Times/Days TBD). Required training includes one week 16 hours) as determined by the Director.
- Camp: June 23 to August 8 2025.
- Monday Friday hours are generally 8:30am 2:30pm but are subject to change depending on program needs. Evening hours are available for other TRS positions.
- Additional hours may be available for leading other Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) programs and events.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS
The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
Planning- Plans camp activities for children and adults with disabilities.
- Ensure activities match the theme of each week of camp.
- Ensure all supplies for each activity are ready prior to the activity.
- Familiarizes oneself with camper registration information including allergies behavioral information and interventions.
- Ability to document incident reports and behavioral tracking effectively.
- Ability to take attendance.
- Ability to correctly fill out timesheets and manage hours worked.
- Plans the weekly schedule of camp activities with fellow staff.
- Implement planned activities effectively.
- Adapt activities for the needs of all campers.
- Supervision of children in a pool setting.
- Ability to multitask and interact with up to 4 campers at a time. 1:4 ratio).
- Complete sunscreen checks every hour.
- Respectfully handles questions problems and concerns of parents/guardians before and during camp.
- Interacts professionally with caregivers and caregiving organizations.
- Monitors caregiver interactions with participants to ensure quality of care.
- Greet parents at checkin/out during the morning and afternoon. Answer any questions parents may have during this time.
- Manage upset/concerned parents and answer all questions.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with Library staff and community members.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with Shadle pool staff and community members.
- Knowledge of camp policies rules and guidelines as well as general practices and procedures followed in the Parks & Recreation Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent. College/ University experience is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid/Food Handlers permit required upon hiring.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to pass a preemployment drug screen.
- Ability to frequently walk stand sit talk and hear for multiple hours without a rest period.
- Ability to work in the field and be exposed to all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to occasionally climb balance stoop or kneel.
- Ability to frequently lift 510 lbs. and infrequent heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to swim in a pool or at least wade in the shallow end.
- Ability to work independently and complete paperwork as needed.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers the public and community partners.
- Knowledge of equipment used in recreation programming and access to mobile communication is necessary.
- Must be able to attend all training as specified.
- The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and or adults with disabilities.
- Interest in recreation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Valid drivers license is preferred.
1. Submit completed application resume and at least one current letter of recommendation from present or recent employers.
2. Optional materials may include copies of transcripts or certificates or any other information you feel is pertinent to the position.
3. If you have other questions please call Alice Busch C.T.R.S. Spokane Parks and Recreation at.
4. Applications must be submitted electronically; no paper applications will be accepted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status familial status genetic information veteran/military status or disability status.This role is considered a safetysensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death. You must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews a criminal background check a preemployment drug screen reference verifications aptitude tests (for some positions) and a physical and lift test (for some positions).
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