PT Camp Director
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Salary: $17.46 HourlyLocation : The Colony, TXJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 01Department: Parks and RecreationOpening Date: 09/13/2024Job Summary Provide recreational programming for children ages 6 - 12. Communicate effectively and courteously with public, camp participants, parents and staff in person, in writing and by telephone. Responsible for providing high quality service in all personal interactions with customers.Examples of Duties

Organize, plan, coordinate, schedule and direct activities for a 10-week summer day camp program for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Camp is also held during school breaks including Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break.

Supervise a staff of 20 -25 counselors.

Prepare schedules of work hours, time sheets incident and accident reports, and other reports or paperwork as necessary.

Ability to use sound judgment in handling discipline issues with participants and staff, and to make quick decisions to ensure the safety of all.

Must be mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, have strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to tolerate and work in extreme weather conditions.

Must be able to work flexible hours. Camp is held Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm. Occasional weekend hours required.

Assist with scheduling of camp activities, and accompany participants on field trips.

Assist with planning and implementation of the TeenWorks program.

Assist with budgeting and camp planning.

Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment; i.e. ice chest, storage boxes.

Typical Qualifications

Ability to use good judgment in handling emergency situations.

Ability to swim 25 yards without stopping, and assist lifeguards with pool supervision.

Knowledge of handling problematic behavioral disorders, i.e. ADD, ADHD.

Knowledge of various games and sports and other youth oriented activities.

Education and Experience

Preferred bachelor's degree or pursuing a bachelor's degree in recreation, education, or a related field or a combination of years of experience and education. Recreation internship acceptable.

Valid Texas driver's license.

CPR/1st Aid certification or ability to obtain certification during staff training.

This position is not eligible for benefits.