CHILDCARE AIDE (Summer Camp Counselor)

City of El Cerrito; El Cerrito (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Summer Camp roles focusing on youth development. This position involves supervising children, conducting recreational activities, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for working with youth and possess strong customer service skills. The role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life for children and families in a vibrant and diverse setting. Experience the joy of summer camp while fostering growth and fun!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and have an interest in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth activities and safety standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in Summer Camp programs and assist with activities.
• Maintain a safe environment and assist with program support.

Skills

Youth Development Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Recreation Activity Participation

Safety Standards Knowledge

Professional Work Habits

Education

Experience working with children

Minimum age of 16 years

Job description

SUMMER CAMP JOBS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF F.U.N.!
Fulfilling work with Youth Grades K-8 in Seasonal Summer Camp

• Summer Program runs June 12th - August 15th
• Training dates: June 11th - 13th
• Traditional Weekly Day Camp Programs for different age groups with swimming, field trips, arts and themed enrichment activities
• All camps are based at locations in El Cerrito, close to BART and the Ohlone bike trail.
• Hiring at all levels – youth work “rookies” to experienced Teachers!
• Pay range $20.39 - $24.79 DOE
• Full day and half day shifts available Monday-Friday
• If hired, staff may be assigned to work on July 4, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active supervision of children in Summer Camp programs;
• Assist with and conduct a variety of recreation activities;
• Interact with recreation staff, youth participants, and caregivers;
• Assist with a variety of program and activity support such as getting supplies and equipment, setting up certain equipment, directing participants during events, and overseeing cleanup of the facility;
• Foster a safe and stimulating environment for children;
• Cordially assisting the public who have questions and inquiries;
• Presenting and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of youth development;
• Knowledge of youth activities;
• Knowledge and command of all of the latest safety standards and information related to supervision of children;
• Ability to conduct and participate in recreation activities;
• Ability to assist with related clerical duties;
• Ability to demonstrate good customer service and staff relations;
• Ability to maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities;
• Professional work habits including reliability, dependability, creativity, and demonstration of enthusiasm;
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekdays, and weekends.

Experience and Education:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Knowledge, interest, or experience working with children.

Appropriate clearance from background check/fingerprinting if 18 or older
THE COMMUNITY

Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 26,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.

THE DEPARTMENT AND POSITION

The Recreation Department manages a full range of recreational and special activities for youth, adults and seniors. The department also schedules activities and rentals of buildings, picnic areas, sports fields and tennis courts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

When working in an external environment, position requires sitting, standing, walking on slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stopping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, and children, averaging a weight of 25 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents may be required to wear uniforms and may be required to work varied shifts as needed, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.