What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Coordinator position at Town of Castle Rock?
This posting will remain open continuously until filled.
The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plans and coordinates summer camp programs and activities for school-aged participants.
- Plans field trips and excursions; ensures proper payment is made for trips and activities. Leads participants on activities. Provides transportation for participants by driving a 15-passenger van.
- Trains and provides guidance to part-time and/or seasonal staff.
- Ensures safety practices and administers First Aid and CPR when needed.
- Communicates in person and via email with parents and caregivers regarding participants. Responds to customer inquiries.
- Collects payments for activity participation.
- Orders and purchases supplies.
Minimum Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience: Must have at least by six (6) months to one (1) year experience in working with school-aged children; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
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CPR and First Aid certifications required; or ability to attain within 30 days of hire
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a valid Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of in principals and practices in working with school-aged children.
- Skill in providing guidance to and instructing others.
- Skill in both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
- Skill in interacting with participants and their parents/care givers.
- Skill in performing CPR and first aid.
- Ability to address parents and care givers with tact and courtesy.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established Town policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, participants, care givers, and parents.
- Ability to safely drive a multi-passenger van.
Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check, central registry and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
