SEASONAL - Day Camp Leader for Youth with Disabilities (PT Rec & Camp Support)

SEASONAL - Day Camp Leader for Youth with Disabilities (PT Rec & Camp Support)

Salary

$17.00 Hourly

Location

Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

S18143

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

Therapeutic Recreation

Opening Date

04/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

SEASONAL - Day Camp Leader for Youth with Disabilities (PT Rec & Camp Support)

About the Job: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeks an energetic, positive Day Camp Leader for children with disabilities - ages 6 to 18.

Job Type: Seasonal

Work Schedule: Discovery - Monday - Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OR TeenSCOPE - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No work the week of June 29 - July 3.

Work Location: 1628 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, CO

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Workers Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association).

Anticipated dates of employment are from May through July. Work schedule will be weekdays, vary depending on camp location, and be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Total hours worked not to exceed 1,500 annually.

As a Day Camp Leader, you will:

• Assist with planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of age and ability-appropriate programs for youth ages 6 - 18 with disabilities modeling both Recreation Services Program Standards and the State of Colorado Childcare Licensing Guidelines; ensure the quality of all programs
• Engage positively with children and maintain strong communication and relationships with parents/caregivers and staff
• Maintain open communication with Camp Director, Camp Supervisor, and coworkers regarding program and participants
• Assist with implementing activities for special events and comply with facility setup/takedown procedures and returning program space as it was received
• Comply with pertinent City and divisional policies and procedures as well as State Licensing Guidelines
• Assist the Camp Director with completing program and administrative reports accurately and on time, documenting behaviors per Behavior Management Guidelines, and reporting accidents or concerns to the Camp Supervisor
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and trainings, and complete State Licensing certifications as required

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of child developmental stages and positive behavior management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to prioritize, think, and work independently; problem solve; and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent leadership skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Have six months or more of experience and/or education related to working with individuals with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a day camp setting
• Have three months (460 hours) of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience working with school-age children
• Possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, First Aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certifications

Additional Information

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend and lift up to 75 pounds frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Do you have six months or more experience and/or education related to working with individuals with disabilities?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience.

03

Do you have prior experience working in a day camp setting?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.

05

Do you have three months (460 hours) of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience working with school-age children?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a current/valid First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a current/valid cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov