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Program Description: Summer Sampler is the camp for those who want a little bit of everything.
Each day is a sample of the City of Davis’ most popular camps.
Campers will sample sports, arts and crafts, cooking, Camp Putah and Fun Friday.
Summer Sampler, like many of the City of Davis camps, is a biking camp.
The Senior Recreation Leader position is responsible ensuring a fun-filled, safe, structured and comfortable environment for all.
This position plans, oversees and evaluates all camp related activities, including supervision of camp staff and volunteers, youth participants and camp activities.
Must be proficient in bicycling.
Will bike upwards of 5 miles per day with coworkers, volunteers and campers.
Hours: Must be available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.
m.
and 4:30 p.
m.
(schedules vary) from June through August, attend Monday and Tuesday evening staff meetings during the summer dates, and participate in mandatory trainings at the beginning of June.
Camp planning begins in March.
Mandatory training is Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Additional training will be held periodically from Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, June 7.
Must be available Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14 for on-site training.
Wages: Community Services Specialist II - $17.
39/per hour.
Status: Temporary part time (no benefits, paid for all hours worked).
Applicants will be screened according to experience relevant to this position.
Those most qualified will be invited to an individual or small group interview.
Examples of Duties Overview of Daily Tasks: Lead staff and volunteer morning meeting to prep for day Lead check-in of campers on first day of camp, communicating with parents, ensuring all emergency forms are complete and campers have everything they need Introduce staff and volunteers to campers, explain camp rules, and get everyone excited Bike with the camp group to the location that is being used that day Keep time for activity rotations keeping staff and volunteers on track Lead checkout of campers every day, ensuring campers go home with the right person, and each child is accounted for Typical Responsibilities: Supervises, schedules, motivates, evaluates and leads program staff and volunteers.
Plans and coordinates camp activities.
Directs arts and crafts, sports, games, cooking, and other program related activities.
Communicates with parents on a daily basis regarding participant behavior, injuries and other relevant matters.
Renders first aid as necessary.
Attends and facilitates weekly volunteer meetings as needed.
Assures equipment and facilities are safe and properly prepared and maintained.
Keeps work environments clean and organized.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other program staff and community members.
Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older OR have education equivalent to the completion of high school.
Must have a valid California Driver's License.
Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid prior to the start of the camp program.
Ability to direct and delegate assigned tasks to subordinate staff as needed.
Ability to swim at a level considered water safe and be comfortable participating in pool activities.
Ability to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and creativity in the job position.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with other program staff and community members.
Having related experience working with children is highly desirable.
Ability to direct and delegate assigned tasks to subordinate staff as needed.
Ability to motivate and lead staff, volunteers and youth participants.
Must be able to complete a list of other required online trainings prior to the start of the program, including but not limited to, Sports Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protocols, Mandated Reporter, Anti-Harassment and Discrimination, Blood Borne Pathogens, Heat Illness, etc.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.
; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations.
Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water.
Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid.
Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
Supplemental Information To Apply: A City of Davis online employment application must be submitted to be considered for this position; paper applications will not be accepted.
To apply, please go online at www.
cityofdavis.
org FINAL FILING DATE: April 22, 2024 by 5:00 p.
m or until filled.
Applicants will be screened according to qualifications and experience and invited via email to an interview.
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified via email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.
NOTES Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change.
According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.
S.
citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources office at (530)757-5644 or TDD (530)757-5666.
The City of Davis has a no smoking policy for all city facilities.
In accordance with the City of Davis Vaccination and Testing Policy, all City employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment and proof of vaccination will be required prior to the first day of employment.
The City will comply with legal requirements regarding consideration of medical or religious exemption requests and will conduct an interactive process to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be made in the event an exemption request is approved.
Please contact Human Resources to request a copy of the policy if you have questions.
There are no benefits for this position.
Each day is a sample of the City of Davis’ most popular camps.
Campers will sample sports, arts and crafts, cooking, Camp Putah and Fun Friday.
Summer Sampler, like many of the City of Davis camps, is a biking camp.
The Senior Recreation Leader position is responsible ensuring a fun-filled, safe, structured and comfortable environment for all.
This position plans, oversees and evaluates all camp related activities, including supervision of camp staff and volunteers, youth participants and camp activities.
Must be proficient in bicycling.
Will bike upwards of 5 miles per day with coworkers, volunteers and campers.
Hours: Must be available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.
m.
and 4:30 p.
m.
(schedules vary) from June through August, attend Monday and Tuesday evening staff meetings during the summer dates, and participate in mandatory trainings at the beginning of June.
Camp planning begins in March.
Mandatory training is Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Additional training will be held periodically from Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, June 7.
Must be available Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14 for on-site training.
Wages: Community Services Specialist II - $17.
39/per hour.
Status: Temporary part time (no benefits, paid for all hours worked).
Applicants will be screened according to experience relevant to this position.
Those most qualified will be invited to an individual or small group interview.
Examples of Duties Overview of Daily Tasks: Lead staff and volunteer morning meeting to prep for day Lead check-in of campers on first day of camp, communicating with parents, ensuring all emergency forms are complete and campers have everything they need Introduce staff and volunteers to campers, explain camp rules, and get everyone excited Bike with the camp group to the location that is being used that day Keep time for activity rotations keeping staff and volunteers on track Lead checkout of campers every day, ensuring campers go home with the right person, and each child is accounted for Typical Responsibilities: Supervises, schedules, motivates, evaluates and leads program staff and volunteers.
Plans and coordinates camp activities.
Directs arts and crafts, sports, games, cooking, and other program related activities.
Communicates with parents on a daily basis regarding participant behavior, injuries and other relevant matters.
Renders first aid as necessary.
Attends and facilitates weekly volunteer meetings as needed.
Assures equipment and facilities are safe and properly prepared and maintained.
Keeps work environments clean and organized.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other program staff and community members.
Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older OR have education equivalent to the completion of high school.
Must have a valid California Driver's License.
Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid prior to the start of the camp program.
Ability to direct and delegate assigned tasks to subordinate staff as needed.
Ability to swim at a level considered water safe and be comfortable participating in pool activities.
Ability to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and creativity in the job position.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with other program staff and community members.
Having related experience working with children is highly desirable.
Ability to direct and delegate assigned tasks to subordinate staff as needed.
Ability to motivate and lead staff, volunteers and youth participants.
Must be able to complete a list of other required online trainings prior to the start of the program, including but not limited to, Sports Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protocols, Mandated Reporter, Anti-Harassment and Discrimination, Blood Borne Pathogens, Heat Illness, etc.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.
; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations.
Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water.
Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid.
Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
Supplemental Information To Apply: A City of Davis online employment application must be submitted to be considered for this position; paper applications will not be accepted.
To apply, please go online at www.
cityofdavis.
org FINAL FILING DATE: April 22, 2024 by 5:00 p.
m or until filled.
Applicants will be screened according to qualifications and experience and invited via email to an interview.
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified via email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.
NOTES Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change.
According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.
S.
citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources office at (530)757-5644 or TDD (530)757-5666.
The City of Davis has a no smoking policy for all city facilities.
In accordance with the City of Davis Vaccination and Testing Policy, all City employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment and proof of vaccination will be required prior to the first day of employment.
The City will comply with legal requirements regarding consideration of medical or religious exemption requests and will conduct an interactive process to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be made in the event an exemption request is approved.
Please contact Human Resources to request a copy of the policy if you have questions.
There are no benefits for this position.
• Phone : (530) 757-5644
• Location : Davis, CA
• Post ID: 9132445687
