Day Camp Director
City of Kirkland, WA, Kirkland, WA, United States
Employer: City of Kirkland
Salary: $22.46 - $26.82 Hourly
Location: Kirkland, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202100723
Department: Parks & Community Services - PKCC Coordinator
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary Get paid to play, splash, craft, sing, and Hula Hoop. Does that sound like fun? That's what happens when you become a Day Camp Director!
Directs the daily operations of a large summer day camp program.
Essential Duties
Develop, schedule, and coordinate day camp activities.
Schedule, supervise, lead, and evaluate staff.
Institute and enforce camp rules and discipline/reward procedures for participants and staff.
Ensure participant welfare during all activities, trips, and transportation.
Ensure the proper handling of first‑aid and emergency situations.
Train and orient day camp staff and volunteers.
Peripheral Duties
Prepare program and staff evaluations.
Communicate with parents regarding participants' progress and special needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates sports, games and craft activities to staff and participants. Accompany children on walks and public transit to outings. Administer First Aid/CPR if needed. Monitor participants by watching and listening. Shop for and deliver supplies to program sites.
Qualifications
Must have one year supervisory experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Must successfully complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Must be 18+ by time of hire.
Working Conditions Performs work in indoor and outdoor settings including multipurpose rooms, parks, playgrounds, beaches, and commercial recreation sites. Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or use Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.
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Salary: $22.46 - $26.82 Hourly
Location: Kirkland, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202100723
Department: Parks & Community Services - PKCC Coordinator
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary Get paid to play, splash, craft, sing, and Hula Hoop. Does that sound like fun? That's what happens when you become a Day Camp Director!
Directs the daily operations of a large summer day camp program.
Essential Duties
Develop, schedule, and coordinate day camp activities.
Schedule, supervise, lead, and evaluate staff.
Institute and enforce camp rules and discipline/reward procedures for participants and staff.
Ensure participant welfare during all activities, trips, and transportation.
Ensure the proper handling of first‑aid and emergency situations.
Train and orient day camp staff and volunteers.
Peripheral Duties
Prepare program and staff evaluations.
Communicate with parents regarding participants' progress and special needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates sports, games and craft activities to staff and participants. Accompany children on walks and public transit to outings. Administer First Aid/CPR if needed. Monitor participants by watching and listening. Shop for and deliver supplies to program sites.
Qualifications
Must have one year supervisory experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Must successfully complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Must be 18+ by time of hire.
Working Conditions Performs work in indoor and outdoor settings including multipurpose rooms, parks, playgrounds, beaches, and commercial recreation sites. Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or use Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.
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