Camp Coordinator

About the Role

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. Key duties include plans and coordinates summer camp programs and activities for school-aged participants. and plans field trips and excursions.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required; or ability to attain within 30 days of hire
• a valid Driver's License
• 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.

Compensation

• Hourly Range: $16.34 USDto$22.88 USD

Benefits

• Free membership to Miller Activity Complex (MAC) or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Career Advancement Programs
• Competitive total compensation with benefits package