Assistant Day Camp Director - Middle School (Grades 6-9) - Seasonal

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

5d • $17 - $21

About The Position

Assists with management and supervision of program staff and children aged 12-16 years enrolled in Adventure Bound Middle School Camp programs. May also assist with planning weekly teen day trips and camp enrichment programs throughout the summer. The hiring range for this position is $17.33- $21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Position will remain open until filled. This is a temporary position lasting a maximum of 6 months working up to 40 hours per week, with a target start date of May 11th 2026 for evening training. Essential Functions: Assists in coordinating all aspects of summer middle school camp programs including, but not limited to participant registrations & enrollment paperwork, planning weekly activity schedules, field trips and enrichment programs/special events, and daily implementation & supervision of camp operations. Assist with planning weekly teen day trips and camp enrichment program schedules. Lead all programs by example - coordinate and instruct safe and age-appropriate camp activities. Assist in the preparation & distribution of weekly activity schedules and parent communications. Assist with camp orientations and staff trainings. Ensure daily communication with participant families regarding camper expectations and behaviors. Conduct informal or formal conference sessions with parents and children to resolve behavior concerns. Assist in purchase of program supplies and ensure safe and appropriate use of all program and facility equipment. Assist in facility and room scheduling, ensuring essential set-up and take-down of all middle school camp program reservations. Adhere to and implement all Adventure Bound Day Camp, Chilson Center, and City of Loveland policies and procedures, including any state or federal regulations for licensed school-age day camps. Other Job Functions: Act on behalf of the Day Camp Director in their absence. May assist Day Camp Director or Recreation Coordinator with other duties as assigned throughout the summer and in preparation of upcoming fall programs. May assist with Day Camp ages 5-11. May assist in special events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H
• Completion of at least one (1) of the following qualifications: a. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: 1) Child Development 2) Psychology 3) Early Childhood Education 4) Early Childhood Special Education 5) Elementary Education 6) Elementary Special Education 7) Family and Human Development 8) Family Studies 9) Special Education 10) Outdoor Education 11) Recreation 12) Human Services b. An associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual; or c. Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual and: 1) Completion of six (6) semester hours, from a regionally accredited college or university; or d. A current early childhood professional credential level II (2) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet, found at https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/aboutthe-ecpc?language=en_US.
• Must currently possess or be able to successfully complete provided First Aid, CPR, and Standard Precautions certifications within 60 days of hire date and prior to working with children.
• Must complete a provided Medical Administration Certification training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically with participants of the programs, parents, co-workers, and the general public.
• Exhibit excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Use independent and sound judgment to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Exercise appropriate conflict resolution skills with camp participants and staff.
• Exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Operate a 15 passenger City van with provided training.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon hire.
• Clearance from state, federal, sex offender and child abuse reporting background checks is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating all aspects of summer middle school camp programs including, but not limited to participant registrations & enrollment paperwork, planning weekly activity schedules, field trips and enrichment programs/special events, and daily implementation & supervision of camp operations.
• Assist with planning weekly teen day trips and camp enrichment program schedules.
• Lead all programs by example - coordinate and instruct safe and age-appropriate camp activities.
• Assist in the preparation & distribution of weekly activity schedules and parent communications.
• Assist with camp orientations and staff trainings.
• Ensure daily communication with participant families regarding camper expectations and behaviors.
• Conduct informal or formal conference sessions with parents and children to resolve behavior concerns.
• Assist in purchase of program supplies and ensure safe and appropriate use of all program and facility equipment.
• Assist in facility and room scheduling, ensuring essential set-up and take-down of all middle school camp program reservations.
• Adhere to and implement all Adventure Bound Day Camp, Chilson Center, and City of Loveland policies and procedures, including any state or federal regulations for licensed school-age day camps.
• Act on behalf of the Day Camp Director in their absence.
• May assist Day Camp Director or Recreation Coordinator with other duties as assigned throughout the summer and in preparation of upcoming fall programs.
• May assist with Day Camp ages 5-11.
• May assist in special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave – Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
• The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree