This posting will remain open continuously until filled.The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. This position is set to work a minimum of 30 hours per weekWorking for the Town of Castle Rock includes:
- The opportunity to make a difference in our community
- Career Advancement Programs
- Employee well-being program
- Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
- Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plans and coordinates summer camp programs and activities for school-aged participants.
- Plans field trips and excursions; ensures proper payment is made for trips and activities. Leads participants on activities. Provides transportation for participants by driving a 15-passenger van.
- Trains and provides guidance to part-time and/or seasonal staff.
- Ensures safety practices and administers First Aid and CPR when needed.
- Communicates in person and via email with parents and caregivers regarding participants. Responds to customer inquiries.
- Collects payments for activity participation.
- Orders and purchases supplies.
Minimum Qualifications:An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalentExperience: Must have at least by six (6) months to one (1) year experience in working with school-aged children; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
- CPR and First Aid certifications required; or ability to attain within 30 days of hire
- a valid Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of in principals and practices in working with school-aged children.
- Skill in providing guidance to and instructing others.
- Skill in both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
- Skill in interacting with participants and their parents/care givers.
- Skill in performing CPR and first aid.
- Ability to address parents and care givers with tact and courtesy.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established Town policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, participants, care givers, and parents.
- Ability to safely drive a multi-passenger van.
Physical Demands:
- Moderate to heavy physical work to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert heavy physical effort and frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
- Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
- Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
- Ability to physically access a variety of event sites
Work Environment:
- Works both indoors and out, and to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
Equipment Used:
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check, central registry and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.