Activities Instructor - Seasonal
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY The Activities Instructor is responsible for developing and providing supervision of appropriate recreational activities at Kamp Connections. The Activities Instructor will work collaboratively with the camp administrative team to enhance quality of and activities for those individuals receiving services. This position will also provide support to agency operations regarding communications with families, individuals and community members. Activity areas include, but are not limited to: Sports & Games, Archery, or Arts & Crafts. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum one years’ experience developing and leading recreational/camp activities required.
- Basic Computer Skills (Including Windows, Word and Excel).
- Ability to lift and/or assist individuals and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job.
- This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OMH (Office of Mental Health) and most recently in coordination with the regulations of the NYS Justice Center.
- Regularly attend scheduled shifts and meetings, being punctual
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist in scheduling, planning, implementation and supervision for all camp recreational activities.
- Develop daily lesson plans, adjusting activities for varying age groups and developmental abilities.
- Engage and direct camp counselors in activity implementation.
- Request, utilize and maintain recreation materials and equipment.
- Provide specific documentation for each expenditure and maintain recreation account.
- Participate in activities to help promote, coordinate and plan camp programs and special events.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and Center regulations and operating standards.
- Impart Center philosophy of the "power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential.”
- Maintain confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with center policy.
- Provide direct visual supervision to assigned individual(s).
- Assist individuals with their participation in activities.
- Maintain a safe environment, addressing issues or concerns as they arise. Report to supervisor daily concerns and the overall outcome.
- Work cooperatively and provide needed supports for overall quality assurance excellence.
- Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Center’s culture, values and mission.
- Perform other duties at the discretion of the Camp Director or his/her designee
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
