Project HYPE Recreation Leader

Mission Oaks Recreation & Park District•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Responsible for the direct supervision of a group of 8-13 year-old children in a half-day summer camp focused on sports and active recreation. Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, supervises assigned campers and assists with planning, leading, and monitoring engaging activities that promote physical activity, teamwork, and fun while ensuring a safe and positive camp experience for all participants.

Requirements

Knowledge of recreational/sports activities appropriate for school-age children.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, children, parents, and volunteers.
Leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to use independent judgment and take appropriate action to ensure children's and staff's safety.
Ability to deal with emergencies and stressful situations.
This is an entry-level position. A valid work permit may be required for applicants under the age of 18.
State law requires all selected applicants 18 and over must be fingerprinted and pass a pre-employment background check.
A TB test clearance is required for all selected applicants.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training or willingness to complete/recertify (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children (volunteer work, babysitting, playing sports, coaching, etc.) is preferred (but not required)
Preferred possession of a valid class C California Driver’s license.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintains a sincere interest in providing each child with a positive summer camp experience.
Assists with the implementing, leading, and monitoring Summer Camp activities.
Prepares, leads, and participates in recreational activities, both active and passive, for school-age children such as games, sports, arts and crafts, and songs at an assigned day camp location.
Supervises and accounts for assigned participants at the day camp location.
Assists Program Lead as needed to ensure sign-in and out procedures are followed.
Demonstrates a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic attitude with the children, parents, and camp personnel in day-to-day activities.
Acts as a liaison between the parents, children, camp staff, Program Lead, and Recreation Coordinator.
Attends all preseason and ongoing staff meetings and training sessions.
Assists in keeping the camp location neat and clean and all equipment and supplies in good order.
Follows District policies and procedures.
Follows safety procedures and renders first aid as required; responds to emergencies as they arise and follows emergency procedures; assists Program Lead to ensure that accidents and incidents are promptly documented and reported.
Actively encourage and live the District's mission.
Provide non-biased and fair direction to Junior Leaders, and act as a role model.
Communicate, delegate, review, and implement planned recreational activities.
Conduct regular safety checks of your area, and correct hazardous situations immediately.
Desire to work collaboratively on a team
The Recreation Leader – Project HYPE position may also perform other nonessential duties as assigned.