Camp Director (81733)

The Town of Erie takes pride in offering high-qualitysafeand enriching camp experiences and we are looking for individuals who are ready to join us asCamp Directors!

Camp Erie is a state-licensed camp program for school-aged children and while the bulk of our programming takes place over the summer we also offer short-term camps during Thanksgiving break winter break and spring school breaks.

Under general supervisiontheCamp Directorwill perform a variety of duties including specialized instruction and program supervision for the Towns State-Licensed programs. This may include the coordination of staff camp volunteers and participants in daily activities.

Employees at this level provide specialized instruction and program supervision which may include the coordination of schedules and activities in the assigned area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Camp Duties:

• Performs duties associated with instructing or leading State-Licensed childcare programs including program supervision coordinating schedules and activities
• Acts as Manager on Duty for Camp Leads and Aides while creating a safeeffectiveand supportive environment for staff
• Stays abreast of the latest trends and techniques in areas of expertise. Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends new activities or techniques
• Designs plansmodifiesand implements activities for camp participants
• Provides a safe effective and supportive growth environment for diverse participants
• Provides exceptional customer service to all participants
• Responds to information requests comments and complaints
• Sets-up and take down required program equipment
• Leads indoor and outdoor group & participant activities
• Supervises participants during off-site field trips and activities
• Provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for a diverse participant population
• Gives choices and use positive behavioral supports to address camper behaviors
• Usesexpertisetomodifygroup activities to fit various participant needs
• Conducts headcounts according to an established schedule
• Serves as opening & closing staff member for State-Licensed programs
• Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town bymaintaininga professional image a team-based collaborative approach and high ethical standards.
• Complete all required trainingin a timely mannerand ensure staff compliance

Administrative Duties

• Assistsin planning program curriculum
• Gives frequent feedback andassistsin annual staff evaluations
• Maintains area facilities supplies and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
• Reports any issues or concerns with inventory facility conditionspoliciesand incidents to supervisory staff as needed
• Maintains frequent communications with other staff participantsparentsand volunteers
• Communicates information with staff Parents and Recreation Coordinatorin regards toincidents or behavior issues. Supports participants through behavioral management plans
• Attends andparticipatesin staff meetings and trainings
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies
• Ensures site compliance with state licensing requirements through collaboration with the General Interest Coordinator and state licensing specialist

Other/Miscellaneous

• Responds to emergency situations administers first aidCPRor other medical attention as needed and completes incident reports
• May be certified to administer medication per State Licensing regulations
• Operates assigned Town-owned vehicles and transports passengers safely while obeying all applicable traffic laws
• Follows vehicle safety requirements as documented by the Towns proceduresincluding:obtaining keys filling with gas and cleaning vehicle/inspecting upon return
• Assistswith conducting activitiesspecial eventsand special projects asrequiredand assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MinimumQualifications:

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must successfully pass all background checks. Must have ONE of the following:

• A Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree in one of the following areas: Child development Psychology Education Family and Human Development Recreation or Human Services
• AnAssociatesdegree or 60 semester college credits and plus 3 months verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care and supervision offour(4) or more children who are not related to you
• 21 months of experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children over the ages of 4 who are not related to you AND either completion of 6 semester hours of college credit OR 40 hours of training in coursework applicable to school aged children

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• CPR First Aid and AED certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment
• State Licensing Compliance Trainings and Certifications
• Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty ofperjuryin the second degree as defined in sectionC.R.S. and upon conviction thereof shall be punished accordingly.

Benefits

All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Towns Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour ofaccrued paid leave per 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year)
• Childcare benefits including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado

Eligible part-time employees mayparticipatein the followingadditionalbenefits:

• Robust Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program including employee-based fitness classes

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any termconditionor privilege of employment. Applicants employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age (40 or older) disability and genetic information (including family medical history) veteran status marital status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect ofsubstantially interferingwith an individuals work performance or creating a severe intimidating hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees including directors supervisors co-workers and non-employees such as residents members of all boards and task force groups contractors vendors consultants etc.