Assistant Day Camp Director

City of Fife; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fife is seeking an Assistant Day Camp Director to help plan and deliver Camp Fife programs, train staff, and assist the Camp Director with operations at the Camp Fife facility.

The role requires 18+ age, at least one year in recreation or childcare for ages 6 to 12, strong communication, CPR/First Aid/AED, and a valid WA driver’s license; this is a 40-hour weekly, seasonal full-time position, typically Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Organized and consistent with ability to multitask.
• Ability to supervise and train youth counselors.
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain during training.
• Possession and maintenance of a WA state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Camp Director with administration, communication and logistics before, during and after each camp session.
• Assist with the supervision, training and development of Camp Counselors.
• Supervise activities ensuring staff and youth participation occurs in a safe manner and environment.
• Communicates feedback between participants, parents, staff and Camp Director.
• Prepares documents such as letters, program evaluation forms, accident reports, daily logs, etc.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable City, County and State laws and City ordinances, policies and procedures at all times.
• Performs facility opening and closing responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized and consistent

Public safety awareness

WA driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The city is currently recruiting for Assistant Day Camp Director. Assistant Camp Director works to further the mission of the Camp Fife program through the planning and delivery of camp programs and staff training and assists in the management of overall camp operations at the direction of the Camp Director and the Events & Marketing Specialist.

Must maintain flexibility and be available to meet the coverage needs during camp. Hours of work may vary each week depending on need. Camp Fife operates Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hours for this position will typically be 40 hours per week.

Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal

Location: Fife Community Center- 2111 54th Avenue E, Fife, Washington

Department: Parks, Recreation & Aquatics

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist the Camp Director with administration, communication and logistics before, during and after each camp session
• Assist with the supervision, training and development of Camp Counselors
• Supervise activities ensuring staff and youth participation occurs in a safe manner and environment
• Communicates feedback between participants, parents, staff and Camp Director
• Prepares documents such as letters, program evaluation forms, accident reports, daily logs, etc.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable City, County and State laws and City ordinances, policies and procedures at all times
• Performs facility opening and closing responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
• Organized and consistent
• At least one year of work in recreation, education or childcare with the focus on youth ages 6 to 12
• Strong communication both written and verbal
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or the ability to obtain during the training week
• Successful completion of background check
• Possession and maintenance of current WA State Driver’s License
• Ability to drive a vehicle including a 15-passenger shuttle van and maintain an acceptable driving record per city guidelines

Knowledge of:

• Recreation programs, services and appropriate activities for youth (ages 6 to 12)
• Conflict-resolution strategies and how to properly utilize them
• Strategies to positively engage youth in a motivational manner
• Effective ways to lead andengage a team
• Legal and defensive driving practices

Ability To:

• Interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of participants and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies
• Explain and enforce facility and program guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Maintain a professional appearance and wear program uniform as required
• Show up with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Lead activities in art, sports, and games for youth (ages 6 to 12)
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills with City staff, general public, program participants and parents/guardians
• Communicate with the ability to understand and give verbal and written instructions in the English language

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment with a variety of weather conditions
• Constant interruptions

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to carry up to 40 pounds.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist program participants.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate recreation equipment, computer keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Visual ability to identify and respond to environmental hazards
• Physical mobility and endurance to respond to emergencies or programs that may require hiking or traveling distances up to 1+ miles on trails or in wilderness areas
• Seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting or standing for extended periods

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.