Full Time Seasonal
This position is responsible for:
Plans, coordinates, and leads all recreational sports at camp. Trains other camp staff to lead, chaperone, and monitor recreation activities. Ensure the safety of campers and staff while participating in field or other sporting activities and ensure a positive experience for campers.
Essential Functions:
Plans, develops, coordinates, supervises, and participates in a variety of recreation activities and promotes participation.
Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
Supervises recreation activities to ensure the safety of participants; instructs campers and staff in proper methods for play; monitors and directs behavior at all times to ensure compliance with camp rules.
Ensure a positive experience for campers.
Sets up sports and recreation areas for activities and has all necessary equipment available for activities.
Ensures the recreation area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times. Identifies potential hazards and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.
Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
Sit with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor as needed.
Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by Site Director.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety.
Ability to work with children outdoors in various conditions.
Some physical requirements of the Camp Recreation Specialist position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate recreational equipment and participate in activities.
Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Education & Experience:
Two years of experience leading sports or recreation activities preferred
or
Any equivalent combnation of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
CPR and First Aid Certification
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled