. The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.**STARTING RATE: $17.50/hour****JOB SUMMARY**Variable Recreation Teen Camp Director is responsible for the planning and implementation of Counselor in Training (CIT) and Teen Adventure Camps. This includes the supervision of programs and staff, as well as assisting with parent interaction.**About Community Resources**Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.
A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.
Their work schedule is based on business need.
This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.**MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position).**Essential Job Functions:*** Perform job in a professional manner, i.e. dress appropriately, arrive on time, stay until the end of your shift, attend appropriate staff meetings and staff trainings/orientation to ensure quality standards are upheld.* Be attentive to the physical, social and emotional needs of the participants.* Plans, reserves, and coordinates transportation for daily fields trips for Teen Adventure.* Creates proper, age appropriate games for CIT campers to help engage youth.* Participate and engage in all program activities.* Maintain an enthusiastic attitude and serve as a role model for positive and appropriate behavior through speech and action on a daily basis.* Plan and lead small and large group activities for participants during scheduled group times, transitions or other down times.* Ensure the health, well-being and safety of all participants and staff* Abide by and enforce City of Lakewood’s policies and procedures including the “No Isolated Moments” policy.* Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and facilities used by participants and staff on a daily basis.* Assist in the supervision of participants* Adhere to program schedules* Be knowledgeable of any participant needs, including health, behavioral, disability specific needs.* Other related duties as assigned.**Hours of Work**Camp hours vary Monday through Friday with potential hours available evenings and weekends.Variable hours needed prior to camp start for planning and training.
**Important Functions*** Supports camp staff with proper supervision of teens in camp.* Creates weekly itinerary for Teen Adventure Camp and/or CIT programs.* Provides suggestions for future activities/programs.* Works as a part of team by supporting others and taking initiative.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Organizational Relationships****Supervision Received:*** Receives general supervision Recreation Coordinator- Multigenerational Programs**Supervision Given:**
* Volunteers* Variable Staff as Assigned**Essential Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)*** Must be 18 years of age or older.* Experience working or assisting with participants ranging from 12 - 16 years old.* Experience leading or assisting with recreation programs/activities.* Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents, and caregivers.* Ability to solve practical problems in a variety of situations. Ability to interpret and understand instructions, both written and oral.* Ability to interact with participants in an appropriate manner.* Ability to give clear verbal direction to groups of various sizes.* Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.* Ability to drive a 15-passenger van for driving position.* Background check is required.**Education*** Some High school/College**Required Certifications*** CPR/First Aid training or ability to obtain before start of camps* Driver’s license and clean MVR for driving positions**Pay Range**$15.76-$19.29Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.### BenefitsThe City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions.**Medical*** Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)* Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)**Dental**
Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan**Vision**
Vision Service Plan (VSP)**Life Insurance**
Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.**Pension**
Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.**Sick Leave**
Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month.
Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.**Vacation**
Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month.
Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.**City Holidays**
Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.**The Following are Additional Benefits the City Offers:*** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* Deferred Compensation* Voluntary Life Insurance* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Short Term Disability* Long Term Disability (LTD)* Injury Leave* Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)* Military Leave* Jury Duty* Tuition Assistance* Credit Union* Recreation Facilities* Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.* Wellness Programs* Value-Added Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr
A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.
Their work schedule is based on business need.
This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.**MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position).**Essential Job Functions:*** Perform job in a professional manner, i.e. dress appropriately, arrive on time, stay until the end of your shift, attend appropriate staff meetings and staff trainings/orientation to ensure quality standards are upheld.* Be attentive to the physical, social and emotional needs of the participants.* Plans, reserves, and coordinates transportation for daily fields trips for Teen Adventure.* Creates proper, age appropriate games for CIT campers to help engage youth.* Participate and engage in all program activities.* Maintain an enthusiastic attitude and serve as a role model for positive and appropriate behavior through speech and action on a daily basis.* Plan and lead small and large group activities for participants during scheduled group times, transitions or other down times.* Ensure the health, well-being and safety of all participants and staff* Abide by and enforce City of Lakewood’s policies and procedures including the “No Isolated Moments” policy.* Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and facilities used by participants and staff on a daily basis.* Assist in the supervision of participants* Adhere to program schedules* Be knowledgeable of any participant needs, including health, behavioral, disability specific needs.* Other related duties as assigned.**Hours of Work**Camp hours vary Monday through Friday with potential hours available evenings and weekends.Variable hours needed prior to camp start for planning and training.
**Important Functions*** Supports camp staff with proper supervision of teens in camp.* Creates weekly itinerary for Teen Adventure Camp and/or CIT programs.* Provides suggestions for future activities/programs.* Works as a part of team by supporting others and taking initiative.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Organizational Relationships****Supervision Received:*** Receives general supervision Recreation Coordinator- Multigenerational Programs**Supervision Given:**
* Volunteers* Variable Staff as Assigned**Essential Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)*** Must be 18 years of age or older.* Experience working or assisting with participants ranging from 12 - 16 years old.* Experience leading or assisting with recreation programs/activities.* Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents, and caregivers.* Ability to solve practical problems in a variety of situations. Ability to interpret and understand instructions, both written and oral.* Ability to interact with participants in an appropriate manner.* Ability to give clear verbal direction to groups of various sizes.* Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.* Ability to drive a 15-passenger van for driving position.* Background check is required.**Education*** Some High school/College**Required Certifications*** CPR/First Aid training or ability to obtain before start of camps* Driver’s license and clean MVR for driving positions**Pay Range**$15.76-$19.29Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.### BenefitsThe City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions.**Medical*** Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)* Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)**Dental**
Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan**Vision**
Vision Service Plan (VSP)**Life Insurance**
Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.**Pension**
Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.**Sick Leave**
Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month.
Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.**Vacation**
Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month.
Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.**City Holidays**
Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.**The Following are Additional Benefits the City Offers:*** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* Deferred Compensation* Voluntary Life Insurance* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Short Term Disability* Long Term Disability (LTD)* Injury Leave* Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)* Military Leave* Jury Duty* Tuition Assistance* Credit Union* Recreation Facilities* Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.* Wellness Programs* Value-Added Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr