Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-00895
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 05/22/2023
Closing Date: 6/5/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary
About Our Opportunity:
The City of Asheville invites you to apply to be a part of the 2023 Parks & Recreation Department summer staff. Outdoor Program leaders will lead summer camp programs focusing on both outdoor adventure and environmental science-based activities. We are looking for staff who are energetic and engaging; have strong leadership skills and ability to model responsible mature behavior as they facilitate a variety of outdoor activities for youth and teens in our summer camp programming.
Additional Benefits
- On-the-job training
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Uniform shirts
- Access to internal promotional opportunities
- An awesome summer of adventures-paddle boarding, hiking, swimming, etc.
Hours are generally Monday-Friday between 8:30 am-6 pm, with some overnights. This position has limited weekends.
The initial review of applications will occur on May 25. This position will remain open until filled on June 5th or until a sufficient number of applications are received.
This position is a temporary/seasonal position. This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system.
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce, and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents, and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and leads activities for youth ages 6-17.
- Acts as a leader in group or individual games.
- Prepares outdoor recreation equipment for use.
- Supervises and/or participates in outdoor recreational activities (i.e. hiking, camping, biking, fishing rafting, canoeing, swimming, and nature exploration).
- Plans and leads activities both on and off-site, including some overnight camping trips. Administers first aid as needed.
- Attends regular staff meetings and collaborates with other program leaders.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Education & Experience
- Graduation from high school or equivalent. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two semesters of college-level coursework and/or one year of related experience.
- Must be willing to take and be able to pass City-provided Adult and Child CPR/American Red Cross First Aid certification class if not currently certified. Applicants with current Wilderness First Responder Certification (preferred).
- Ability to drive program vehicles. Must have a current NC or out-of-state driver’s license and be 21 years or older.
- General knowledge of the methods and practices of outdoor recreation programs including knowledge of the proper use of outdoor equipment and risk management systems.
- The ability to instruct outdoor recreational activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants, and the general public.
- Ability to enforce rules and regulations and maintain program standards.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:
- Program planning and implementation for youth in an outdoor setting
- Prior summer camp or outdoor leadership skills preferred
- Prefer experience in one or more outdoor activities: paddle sports (kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding), rafting, fishing, hiking, and leading outdoor programs for youth)
The City of Asheville offers a comprehensive benefit package and other programs, resources, policies and practices that integrate work/life strategies. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family.
The City of Asheville provides eligible employees with access to a variety of benefit plans that promote health and wellness, in addition to helping you build financial resources for retirement. We offer the benefit plans you would expect from a leading employer-such as health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement and a variety of other voluntary programs that can be valuable for your specific needs.
Benefits offered include:
- Health Insurance (choice of several plans) with pharmacy card included
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Services Clinic available during work hours (no co-pay needed)
- Nationally recognized disease management programs
- 5% employer contribution to 401(k)
- ICMA 457 – voluntary
- Contributory retirement system (LGERS)
- 12 days vacation per year increasing with service to 20 days
- 12 days sick leave per year increasing with service to 15 days
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick Leave Sharing Bank
- Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
- Life Insurance (choice of several plans)
- Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Discounts
- College Savings Program (voluntary)
- Long-Term Care Insurance (voluntary)
- Cancer Insurance Plan (voluntary)
01
Will you be 21 years of age by your first date of work?
- Yes
- No
02
What experience do you have that would make you a good candidate for this position?
03
Please list different outdoor activities you are familiar with and your comfort level teaching others about that activity. For example, “Rock Climbing – I have recreationally top roped and bouldered for 5 years.”
04
Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
05
If you are selected for an interview you will receive a phone call. Please verify the best number to reach you below:
06
Please select all certifications that you currently hold:
- Wilderness First
- Wilderness First Aid
- CPR
Required Question