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Shelby Charter Township

Summer Recreation Day Camp - Assistant Director

Shelby Charter Township, Shelby, Michigan, United States

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The Charter Township of Shelby Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is now accepting applications for

Summer Recreation Day Camp - Assistant Director.

Applicants should be available for the entirety of the camp - June through August (9 weeks), 35-40 hours/week, Mondays – Fridays between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The hourly wage for this position is $16.88 per hour, no benefits.

GENERAL FUNCTION The Summer Recreation Day Camp Assistant Director will be available to assist the Director in the overall management of the program including personnel management, program development and health and safety management in accordance with the State of Michigan Camp Licensing Guidelines.

JOB DUTIES

Develop and coordinate camp programs and activities for a safe, engaging, high quality summer program

Provide organizational and program support as necessary

Be available to step in for the Director in all capacities

Assist in the development and implementation of training for all other Summer Recreation Staff

Maintain fiscal records for summer camp program purchases and work with budget provided by Parks and Recreation Department

Oversee the follow through of any correspondence necessary related to camp functions and activities. i.e. summer staff contracts, permits, etc.

Oversee camp field trips

Interact with Parents, Campers and Staff as needed

Plan weekly staff meetings to share programming ideas

Manage camper information and groupings

Address behavioral management, discipline and troubleshooting issues related to Campers and/or Staff. Maintain appropriate documentation when necessary

Assist in the determination of equipment needs, including placing necessary orders, and maintain camp resources and supplies

Support and supervise Staff in organizing, implementing, decision making and troubleshooting

Lead and maintain a positive team atmosphere that includes Campers, Families, Camp and Office Based Staff, and Volunteers

Assist in the evaluation of the camp itself, as well as the camping experience for youth participants

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum age of 21 years old

Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience working with a population similar to that which the camp serves

Prior camp experience, experience managing a staff of up to 10 individuals, flexibility, and fun team spirit

Applicant must be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED training, which will be provided by the camp

Experience providing fun programming for diverse populations

Works well with minimal supervision, and asks for assistance when needed

Manages conflict situations appropriately

Excellent social, communication, and writing skills

Current Driver's License with clean driving record

Ability to pass background checks/finger printing

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.

The Charter Township of Shelby provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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