Summer Camp Director

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　　Summer Camp Director

　　Salary

　　$23.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Charlottesville, VA

　　Job Type

　　Seasonal

　　Job Number

　　231200023

　　Department

　　Parks and Recreation

　　Division

　　Youth Programs

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Bargaining Unit

　　N/A

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　General Summary

　　Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is committed to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Charlottesville community through the responsible stewardship of public land and parks to provide unforgettable recreational experiences. The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates for the position of Summer Camp Director who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

　　Our camps are designed to provide all children a fun, safe, and inspiring environment where they learn, grow, and play! Campers will participate in active play through sports, cooperative games, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, enrichment programs, pool days, and field trips.

　　The hiring amount for this position is $23.00 an hour. This is a non-exempt, temporary (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits.

　　Position requires 40 hours weekly, starting June 10th through July 26th, with the exception of observed City Holidays (June 19th and July 4th), between the hours of 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.

　　This position performs a variety of duties related to overseeing daily camp program activities, supervision, and operations; which may be comprised of a children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities. Primarily and most frequently, work is performed under general supervision. Supervises Assistant Camp Directors, Camp Counselor II, and Camp Counselor I. Reports to a Parks & Recreation Operations Specialist.

　　Essential Responsibilities and Duties

　　Plans, schedules, coordinates, and conducts the daily on-site operation of a recreational camp program.

　　Leads the supervision of day-to-day operations; assists with the development of weekly lesson plans, communicates with parents and staff.

　　Oversees the planning, designing, implementing, and leading of daily day camp activities and field trips that are age and ability appropriate.

　　Supervises campers to ensure adherence to camp standards and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.

　　Ensures that all campers are accounted for at all times, setting clear rules and expectations, ensuring follow-through is a top priority for staff members.

　　Manages the arrival and/or release of all campers, verify ID of persons unfamiliar with and ensure all campers are released to identified, ID, authorized pick-ups.

　　Creates staff schedule and collect timesheets.

　　Prepares and submits required reports.

　　Leads the supervision and evaluations of all staff within the program.

　　Maintains current and accurate records relative to all aspects of camp; evaluates camp content and relays any pertinent information to supervisor.

　　Leads the management and care of facilities and equipment in all program areas.

　　Leads the organization of setting up and breaking down tables, furniture, rooms/areas of activity, and recreation equipment.

　　Schedules the daily and weekly rooms/areas of activity cleaning.

　　Follows all health and safety regulations when working with equipment.

　　Creates an environment which is inclusive for all campers and in the facilitation of best inclusion practices.

　　Acts as a positive role model to campers.

　　Maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.

　　Communicates effectively, professionally, courteously, and thoroughly to campers, parents/guardians, customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

　　May be required to operate a City vehicle, adhering to the rules of the City’s vehicle use policy.

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　Education, Experience and Skills

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, education, sport management, art, health/fitness or other related field of study.

　　Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a recreational setting with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities including but not limited to assisting, planning, supervising, and implementing recreational activities.

　　OR

　　A minimum of one (1) year of work/volunteer experience, in any capacity, working with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities.

　　Special Requirements:

　　Minimum Age: 21

　　Preference for a minimum of four (4) months of experience managing or supervising staff.

　　Preference for possession of CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

　　May be required to operate a City vehicle, adhering to the rules of the City’s vehicle use policy. (May require possession of a valid, appropriate driver's permit)

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Ability to work with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities, and one’s peers; strong group leadership skills, high energy level, adaptability and dependability; able to communicate, supervise and provide sound judgment to participants and staff; able to react quickly, calmly and appropriately in an emergency situation; ability to perform first aid; able to enter, stand and move in a pool or lake. ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative and creativity in order to establish and direct a comprehensive recreational environment; ability to maintain staff control and composure when dealing with staff, campers and parents; ability to tactfully discuss campers' behavior with the campers and parents as needed.

　　Physical Conditions & Additional Information

　　Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

　　This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing. Position may require driving a City-owned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures. Dependent upon assignment, a majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures, extreme brightness and/or blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

　　Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

　　There are no benefits for this position, as it is a temporary, substitute, seasonal or intern position, or the work schedule is less than 20 hours per week.

　　01

　　Will you be at least 21 years of age by employment start date?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in education, recreation, education, sport management, art, health/fitness or other related field of study?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Which of the following best describes your past work/volunteer experience?

　　Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a recreational setting with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities including but not limited to assisting, planning, supervising, and implementing recreational activities.

　　A minimum of one (1) year of work/volunteer experience, in any capacity, working with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities.

　　None of the above.

　　04

　　Do you have a valid CPR or First Aid certification?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you have a minimum of four (4) months of experience managing or supervising staff?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

　　Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

　　No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

　　No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

　　07

　　Have you provided the expiration date and name of each certification you possess in the 'Certificates and Licenses' section of your application?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of Charlottesville

　　Address

　　P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

　　Phone

　　(434) 970-3490

　　Website

　　http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs