Camps and Program Staff II
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It's a great time to join the City of Boulder!Application Deadline:January 10, 2025Compensation Details:Full Pay Range16.25 - 22.75Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.Scheduled Weekly Hours:9Benefit Eligibility Group:Confirm with the Hiring ManagerLocate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.Job Description Summary:Boulder Parks & Recreation Community Programs Team provides recreation and leisure programming to Boulder's youth (camps), people with disabilities (EXPAND) and youth, teens & families living with low income (Youth Services Initiative). This job is part time with varying hours each season based on the programs offered. Roles include being camp counselor at summer or school day off camps and being a program staff at weekly activities and special events with people with disabilities and/or people living in low-income housing sites. This position allows for growth from an assistant into a lead staff helping to build your leadership skills and prepare you for jobs in the future.Job Description:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implements Recreation and Leisure Programming for specified populations.

• Organizes and leads group activities for 5-15 individuals (i.e. create groups, set up activity, give instructions, actively supervise participants throughout activity).
• Provides adjustments to general program plans so they are successful for specified populations (i.e. provide accommodations and rule modification as needed).
• Supervises Participants and Camp & Program Staff.
• Supervises and interacts with participants with a variety of different needs and abilities.
• Creates a fun and engaging environment for participants.
• Provides 1:1 support to youth, teens and adults with disabilities as needed.
• Supervises the proper use of equipment by campers.
• Provides guidance and instruction to other staff ensuring they understand their role in activities and are actively participating.
• Communicates with Camp Director and Program Staff Lead about questions or concerns with campers or staff.
• Ensures safe environment for participants.
• Follows all current health and licensing rules and recommendations.
• Follows general safety rules and recommendations for Community Programs Team and Boulder Parks & Recreation.

Behavior Management

• Utilizes behavior management/ support techniques to adequately ensure participants' safety.
• Utilizes group management skills to keep participants safe and engaged.
• Models group and behavior management techniques for Camp and Program Staff.
• Communicates positively and proactively parents, care givers, head staff and program coordinators about participant behavior concerns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum 480 hours of verifiable experience directly supervising school age children in a group setting OR a college degree in early childhood education, recreation or a related field.
• Experience working with youth, teens, people with disabilities and/or underrepresented communities in group or 1:1 settings.
• Experience leading recreation or leisure programming with youth, teens and/or adults.
• Ability to confidently provide excellent customer service to participants and guardians in programs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Physical ability to participate in activities, run, climb, swim, lift or support the weight of children.
• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned area and make decisions related to safety in high pressure situations.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to provide support to people with disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to attend and complete trainings as required, including State of Colorado Child Care requirements.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• First Aid, CPR and AED Certified.
• Experience supervising/leading staff and/or volunteers.
• Experience working with and/or supporting people with disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to drive participants and staff in vehicles provided by Boulder Parks and Recreation
• Knowledge of injury prevention and treatment.
• 1000 hours of verifiable experience directly supervising school age children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of principles and experience or certification in instructing sport, recreation or leisure activities.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.
• Lifeguard Certified

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 480 hours of verifiable experience directly supervising school age children in a group setting OR a college degree in early childhood education, recreation or a related field.

SUPERVISION Supervision Received: Recreation Program Coordinator Supervision Exercised: None WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must have sufficient strength, agility, stamina, and flexibility to lift, carry or move a variety of objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to work while crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, or assisting children for long periods of time.
• Must have sufficient hearing to be able to hear and discriminate differing sounds in a variety of situations.
• Sufficient vision to be able to discriminate between colors, size, and type of objects and people, both close and distant.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Additional Job Description:Last updated: 9/27/2023 The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to ...@bouldercolorado.gov.