Summer Day Camp Assistant Director/Director (Seasonal)

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Summer Day Camp Assistant Director/Director (Seasonal)

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***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***
SUMMER DAY CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR

BACKYARD EXPLORERS AND EAST BAY EXPLORERS (SEASONAL)

The City of Concord is seeking team-oriented individuals to work for the City's Summer Day Camp Program in the Recreation Services Department. Salary is negotiable based on experience:

• Day Camp Assistant Director: $19.01 - $20.47, with minimum 2 years experience
• Day Camp Director: $22.04 - $23.16, with minimum 3 years experience

The Day Camp Programs:
Concord Recreation Services is a diverse, high performing, collaborative team that creates community through people, parks, and programs. Our fun, welcoming, and inclusive programs improve the quality of life of our participants and community. Participants and staff can experience the camp of a lifetime with Backyard Explorers and East Bay Explorers. These programs provide a safe and supervised place for children and teens to make new friends, engage in a variety of daily camp activities, and explore a new Bay Area location each week on a field trip.

The Backyard Explorers Day Camp is for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. It is located at Markham Nature Park at 3915 Cowell Road in Concord, CA.

• Staff training is offered at various dates and times between June 2 - June 8, 2025
• Camp runs from June 9 - August 1, 2025
• Camp clean up runs from August 4 - August 8, 2025 for select positions
• Work hours may vary between 6:30AM - 6:30PM

The East Bay Explorers Day Camp is for youth 11 to 14 years old. It is located at Willow Pass Community Center at 2748 East Olivera Road in Concord, CA.

• Staff training is offered at various dates and times between June 2 - June 8, 2025
• Camp runs from June 9 - August 1, 2025
• Camp clean up runs from August 4 - August 8. 2025 for select positions
• Work hours may vary between 8:00AM - 6:00PM

For more program information, go to https://cityofconcord.org/583/Summer-Camps .

What you will be doing:
Under supervision, Day Camp Directors and Assistant Directors oversee a variety of recreation program activities, including customer service at centers, monitoring participants, and assisting with the supervision of individual and team sports, programs, and other summer day camp activities.

These positions are distinguished from Camp Counselors in that they also include lead supervision of other program staff and assign tasks as needed, maintaining a program budget and purchasing necessary materials and supplies for activities, and maintaining and updating program records.

All positions are part time, limited service, and m ust be able to work approximately 30-40 hours a week, early morning, evening and weekend shifts when required, and attend weekly in-service trainings. Hours may vary based on assigned camp and weekly activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to work the entire summer
• Has reliable transportation to and from work
• Is an excellent role model and mentor for youth
• Is a team player
• Exhibits excellent communication and customer service skills

SELECTION PROCESS

Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at www.cityofconcord.org/jobs . Please attach copies of relevant certificates to your application.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview.Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear TB testing and fingerprint check.
Conviction History: If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

• Plan, implement, and participate in recreational programs and activities in the areas of crafts, nature, group games and sports
• Provide lead supervision of staff and assign tasks as needed
• Monitor and provide for the safety of children and youth, ensuring that participants are supervised at all times
• Assist in setting up and maintaining recreation facilities for events and scheduled programs.
• Assist with routine attendance and participant records; check out and check in personal belongings such as, clothing at the pool, recreation and athletic equipment, games and toys, etc.
• Assist in the enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety precautions for municipal facilities.
• Manage, maintain budget and purchase needed materials and supplies for scheduled activities.
• Manage, maintain and update program records, weekly calendar and newsletter, participant emergency cards, publish staff schedules, staff evaluations, and binders documenting all program correspondence
• Maintain recreation facilities and equipment in clean and safe condition, and in compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Establish positive relationships with youth, parents and coworkers
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of good work ethics and youth development
• Provide First Aid services when needed
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operations of public recreation programs.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• How to play games, sports, arts & crafts and other recreational activities.
• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.

Ability to:

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Account for money and making change
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Monitoring operations and notifying supervisor of safety and discipline issues.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees and the general public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

DAY CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.

Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in recreation or a related field is required. Supervisory or leadership experience is highly desirable.

License/Certifications: None required. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire if not already certified.

DAY CAMP DIRECTOR

Education: A minimum of 15 units of college level coursework in recreation or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in recreation or a related field is required. Supervisory or leadership experience is highly desirable.

Certifications: None required. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire if not already certified.

Other

A valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be able to clear TB test and DOJ fingerprint check.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org .

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION OR THE SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM:

• Angela Freitag, Recreation Program Coordinator at 925-671-3118 or angela.freitag@cityofconcord.org

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$19.01 - $23.16 Hourly