Reports To: Program Coordinator, Parks & Recreation

Position Summary

Summer Day Camp Assistants provide support for staff and coordinate daily and weekly camp activities. Summer Day Camp Assistant executes the mission and vision of Hempfield Township and Summer Day Camp.

The Department of Parks & Recreation is focused on providing essential community, recreation, and leisure services to the residents of Hempfield Township. Camp provides families in Hempfield Township and surrounding communities safe and affordable summer enrichment experiences while embodying the values of safety, enrichment and exploration, community awareness, social and personal identity development, and entertainment and fun.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Camp Assistant provides support for camp staff, leads Camp Crew & supports individual camper needs.

• Follow the policies and procedures set forth in staff manual relating to safety and human relations
• Ensure the health and safety of campers at all times and report issues to staff as necessary
• Support person for multiple activities such as field games, projects, field trips etc.
• Lead Camp Crew
• Coordinate Extended care
• Assist with Camp operations
• Assist with individual camper needs
• Create lesson plans for weekly activities that will be executed by Head Counselors and Summer Day Camp Staff

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

18 years of age minimum & High School Diploma; 2-5 years of experience working with children; must have experience with children of all abilities

Please provide resumé and two letters of recommendation.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The individual must possess the following skills and abilities or be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must obtain Act 34 Clearances prior to start of Camp Staff Training.
• Must Obtain Mandated Reporter certification and CPR/First Aid certification prior to start of Camp Staff Training (Township provided if needed)
• Most possess valid State Driver’s License
• Must demonstrate outstanding customer service skills that align with Hempfield CAREs standards.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed 10%in the building and 90% outside the building. Hand eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and park equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or listen; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, equipment or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must have a driver’s license and a safe driving record. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment is Summer Day Camp environment. The scheduled work begins at 8:00AM – 5:00PM on weekdays from June - August. Hours may vary to accommodate extended care needs. May schedule is flexible dependent upon availability.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position is $18.00 per hour with consideration for annual increases based upon work performance.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Non-Union/Seasonal Full-Time/Hourly