What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Camp Assistant (Seasonal) position at City of Clarksville?
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of duties related to effectively leading camp and recreational activities for youth and related work as required. Youth Camp Assistants are expected to provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for program participants, have a positive attitude, and serve as role models.
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PART-TIME SEASONAL POSITION. SEVERAL POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AND THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.***
Performs a variety of duties related to effectively leading camp and recreational activities for youth and related work as required. Youth Camp Assistants are expected to provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for program participants, have a positive attitude, and serve as role models.
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PART-TIME SEASONAL POSITION. SEVERAL POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AND THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.***
JOB DUTIES:
- Monitors participants to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
- Assists in planning, design, and implementation of daily activities and/or lesson plans.
- Leads, teaches, demonstrates, and officiates activities such as organized sports, games, arts and crafts, and trips.
- Interacts with and oversees children during programs or activities.
- Attends mandatory orientation meetings.
- Provides good customer service at all times.
- Enforces all rules and maintains discipline at all times.
- Ensures site is safe for all and reports any issues to Camp Supervisor.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the program site. Janitorial and cleaning tasks will be required daily.
- Effectively and professionally communicates with a large number of people including youth and parents/guardians.
- Maintains and cares for all equipment issued to the site.
- Serves lunch to participants, following established guidelines by the USDA Summer Food Service Grant Program.
- All other related activities assigned by Camp Supervisor.
- Ability and experience working well and interacting positively with children.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- General knowledge of a variety of sports or recreational activities.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Available to work the entire seven week summer program.
- At least two months of experience working with children or young adults in a recreation, education, or related setting is required.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
JOB CONDITIONS:
- Lifting, usually 30 pounds or less.
- Exposure to outdoors and summer heat.
- Must be able to respond to situations quickly and accurately.
Position is part-time. No sick leave or vacation time is accrued; no paid holidays.
Salary : $13
