Summer Camp Rec Team Lead – The PAC

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

About The Position

This camp puts a new spin on the traditional day camp. At The PAC, kids decide how to spend their day! They can choose between their favorite activities like group games, skating at the on site skatepark, playing table games and cool art projects, as well as opportunities to try new things during off campus fieldtrips. About the job: Provide leadership for assigned youth recreation program while also serving in a front-line lead role, providing safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for youth in the community. As the field trip lead, you will oversee field trip staff, plan, schedule and communicate out weekly field trips, be responsible for the safety and success of multiple field trips each day, work to maintain equipment, be a main point of contact and any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Operations, functions and standards for assignment including programming, facility operations, and risk management;
Effective supervision and customer service best practices;
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assignment.
Behavior management; childhood development and age appropriate crafts, games and activities;
Effective teaching techniques;
Safety and sanitation guidelines; and
General knowledge of supervision practices.
Skill and Ability to: Lead, motivate and direct others;
Exercise initiative and independent decision making;
Demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area;
Actively participate in all activities
Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills;
Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public;
Manage emergency/crisis situations
Operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment;
Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making;
Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills;
Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form;
Supervise and motivate staff; interact with a variety of patrons/participants;
Handle emergency situations as they arise; actively participate in all activities; and
Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.
Education, Experience, and Training: High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in related field preferred; AND One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

Nice To Haves

college courses in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned youth recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers.
Oversee the safety of participants in youth programs.
Provides leadership, expertise and support to assigned staff which may include training, mentoring, directing and assigning work.
May assist Supervisor in hiring and evaluating staff.
Plan, organize, implement and supervise activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and build skills.
Communicate on a regular basis with facility staff, customer service and supervisors
Identify and direct needed staff and equipment.
Perform program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines.
Train, mentor, set goals with and evaluate staff.
Address program specific risk management issues.
Interact with the youth through crafts, games, and other planned activities.
Facilitate inclusion of special needs participants in your program.
Manage accidents and incidents according to procedures
Complete required reports/paperwork.
Monitor program expenditures to ensure spending is in line with budget.
Oversee general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.
Attend supervisory and planning meetings
Communicate on a regular basis with patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
Report incidents of Child Abuse/Neglect observed by you or reported to you by a child.
Perform duties of a Recreation 1 and 2, role modeling exemplary performance.