Description
Under general direction of Recreation Director and Program Director; plans, coordinates, conducts, and supervises the activities and operation of a full day summer program for children in grades K-6. Oversee a small group of children to ensure their safety and that they are engaged in fun summer activities.
Responsibilities
- Supervises program attendants to ensure they are enjoying their experience and safe.
- Assist with the daily operations of the day to day schedule.
- Plans and coordinates a comprehensive program schedule that includes, but is not limited to activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, outdoor recreation, etc.
- Assisting with the set up, break down and cleaning of program operations
- Supporting all program attendants and other tasks as determined by the Director and Assistant Director.
- Lead games and activities appropriate to the participants’ age range.
- Prepares daily schedules, records and reports as requested.
- Enforces all program rules and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of visitors, parents, and participants.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Administers First Aid as necessary.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and have experience working with children, preferably in a summer or recreational program setting.
- Previous experience being responsible for others in a programming/camp setting.
- Demonstrated experience with children of all abilities.
- Strong leadership skills, sensitive, and responsible.
- Ability to establish an effective working relationship with parents, employees, and the public.
- Experience in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing activities for children is required.
- Ability to be flexible and modify activities for children of all abilities.
- Certified in CPR/First Aid.
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records regarding participants’ vital statistics and attendance.
- Ability to work outdoors in summer heat.
Supplemental Information
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
- Identify and respond to hazards and traumatic events.
- Work with different age and skill levels.
- Assist in the case of an emergency.
- Must be able to work outside in extreme conditions (heat/noise, etc.).
- Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of patrons