Outdoor Adventure Camp Director (Temporary Part-Time)
Job Title: Outdoor Adventure Camp Director (Temporary Part-Time)
Department: Parks and Recreation
Reports To: Recreation Coordinator
Open Date: March 12, 2018
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Range: $9.50 – $12.00 per hour, DOE
This position is for the City of Meridian's Outdoor Adventure Camp. Camp dates are June 11, 2018 - August 3, 2018. Staff training begins the week of June 4, 2018.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the coordination, implementation and scheduling for the Adventure Camp summer program.
Will work directly with staff to plan, direct, and evaluate a variety of adventure related activities throughout
the summer for youths 9-14 years of age.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for the supervising adventure camp staff;
Plans and coordinates age appropriate activities that relate to the adventure of the week for two different age groups;
Communicates daily with the Recreation Coordinator about accident / incident reports and supply requisitions;
Works with the Recreation Coordinator to plan a comprehensive staff training program for adventure camp staff;
Assists in any first aid or emergency situation;
Participates in all activities with campers and staff;
Writes an end of season report detailing the successes and failures of the camp program, as well as assessing staff performance.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.
Job Specifications:
High school diploma plus two years experience in a summer camp setting or with youth programs, one year supervisory experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work;
Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification prior to camp start date;
Must have good public relations skills, and be a good organizer;
Must display an attitude of cooperation and the ability to work well with others and work as a team player;
Ability to act in an emergency;
Ability to communicate with management, co-workers and general public with respect and in a pleasant and courteous manner;
Integrity in the performance of assigned tasks.
Travel Requirements:
Local travel to a variety of locations is required.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to temperature changes, and is subject to outside environmental changes;
Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
Constantly requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a outside environment to accomplish tasks;
Occasionally requires driving a motor vehicle.