THE POSITION:
Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Leader is responsible for a variety of recreational programming and safety of children in our Youth Summer Day Camps.
Summer Day Camps run Monday 6/10 – Friday 8/9 with mandatory trainings before the start of camp.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for day-to-day camp activities (setting up games, activities, arts & craft projects, and special events, maintaining the safety of children while in groups at the pool and fieldtrip events).
Make camp a positive experience for everyone involved.
Come to camp well-rested and prepared to work.
Model and teach the campers the importance of honesty, trust, responsibility, consistency, and respect for campers and equipment.
Has a positive and open means of communication with youth, parents, and co-workers.
Attends trainings, meetings, and evaluations with supervisors.
Projects an attitude of concern and caring.
Work flexible hours.
Any other tasks, within reason, the supervisor may ask you to complete.
Physical Demand: Sitting; standing; running, walking over uneven ground; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs; Environmental Demands: Outside: Works outside in a variety of weather conditions ranging from cold rainy weather to +100° F.
Inside: Works indoors in large buildings and gymnasiums.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Desire to work with children (at least one year of experience is preferable)
Ability to lead groups in recreational activities
Ability to make constructive and safe decisions
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
Effective communication skills
Knowledge in youth development and recreation planning
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Obtain a District application from our website: www.
carmichaelpark.
com or in person at the La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Rd.
#100, Carmichael, CA 95608
Applicants must submit a District application and resume to be considered.
Please mail or drop it off to the above address.
Attention: Brooke De Los Santos & Cameron Wiggins or email to bdelossantos@carmichaelpark.
com and cwiggins@carmichaelpark.
com
Deadline for applications is 12:00pm on Monday, April 22, 2024
Employment offers are contingent on fingerprints, TB, and post-employment drug screen.