REC Summer Camp Instructor Kids at the Park
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Job Location:
Sun Prairie, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under the leadership of the Recreation Coordinator this position leads/facilitates programming at Kids at the Park Summer Camp at Wetmore Park. Kids at the Park is a full day summer camp for kids post-kindergarten 5th grade that meets Monday-Friday max enrollment of 25. Key responsibilities include facilitation of daily activities in a safe and enjoyable manner development of lessons and activities and effective communication with supervisor and participant families.
Starting wage - $20.00 per hour based on experience
Dates and hours needed:
Required training in mid to late May. Camp program runs June 15 - August 21. Camp instructors can anticipate being scheduled 30-40 hours a week consisting of half day or full day hours between 7:00 am-5:30 pm M-F.Option available to continue employment past dates listed above to assist with facilitation of school-year break camps and other recreation programs.
JOIN US FOR OPEN INTERVIEWS JANUARY 7-9 9:00AM-6:00PM at the WEST SIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING 2598 W Main St. no appointment needed*
Applicants will be reviewed as received during the posting period.Essential Job Functions
Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Lead demonstrate and instruct participants in recreation games crafts and themed activities.
- Provide an interactive positive fun and safe environment for program participants
- Assist in the development of program curriculum lesson plans and daily activities
- Ensure safe conditions are upheld in indoor/outdoor camp facilities and field trip locations
- Listen respond and answer questions and concerns from parents and participants
- Provide clear communication to and from coordinator participants and parents
- Provide direction and support for Program Assistant(s)
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Minor Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up and cleaning up the facility/equipment
- Notify coordinator of problems and concerns regarding equipment facilities participants and/or spectators
- Distribute any needed supplies or information to participants/parents
- Complete timecard accurately and on time.
- Complete required documentation and paperwork accurately as needed
- Arrive on time dressed appropriately according to the dress code and ready to interact with coworkers participants and parents
Requirements of Work
Experience/Education
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of 1 years of working with youth/adults in a childcare/recreation setting required
- Previous instruction in a camp setting or coaching experience preferred
- Completed coursework in Early Childhood Education Elementary or Secondary Education Recreation or Sports Management or related coursework preferred but not required.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of appropriate classroom and behavioral management and instruction methods
- Knowledge of standard safety practices
Skill/Ability
- Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability and willingness to plan facilitate and evaluate lesson ideas and activities for program participants
- Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members supervisor(s) and the public and to deal with them in a courteous and tactful manner
- Strong oral communication skills
- Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
- Ability and willingness to supervise and maintain control of participants in a group and/or 1-on-1 setting
- Ability and willingness to keep accurate records and complete any necessary paperwork
- Ability to make decisions prioritize tasks and respond to continuously changing work demands.
Other Job Functions
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand sit talk hear read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach stoop crouch or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean pick up put away and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 - 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used
- Equipment is specific to the program being taught
- First Aid Supplies
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF WORK:
Work Environment
- Must work well with others
- Must communicate well with others
- Inside and outside work with exposure to various weather conditions
- Loud/noisy environment
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
