Description:
Want to love your job, have fun, and enjoy your summer? Join our team!
In school? No problem! Training begins late May 27th!
FLSA Classification: Nonexempt
Reports to: Youth Programs Director
Summary
Lead, mentor, and supervise elementary to middle school campers.
Must be able to commit to the summer camp season (June 5th - August 16th) and training May 27th to May 31st.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Supervise and interact with children to promote educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities
Direct children during classroom time, outdoor play, and transportation time
Follow state licensing standards for child care
Communicate with children using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork
Deliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness and a pleasant demeanor
Promote the safety and security of all children at all times
Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively
Maintain visual presence during work shifts and be responsible for assigned areas
Communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times
Maintain supervision appropriate to student-to-counselor ratios and always be within sight and sound of campers
Assist with group/classroom management
Assist with creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities
Ensure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state standards
Requirements:
Physical demands
Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
Must be able to physically respond in a quick manner in the event of an emergency
Must be able to fully participate in all indoor and outdoor activities
Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress
Must be able to work in warm, humid, rainy or windy outdoor conditions
Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Required competencies, education, and experience
High School Diploma recommended, Bachelor's degree preferred
Classes in Childhood education and development may serve in lieu of Bachelor's degree as long as classes satisfy state licensing standards
Must be able to commit to work the summer camp season (June - August)
Prior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
Prior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired
Must be at least 18 years old
Company Expectations
Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
Park in team member designated areas
Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
Secure appropriate shift coverage if requesting time off for work
Be a reliable team member who is consistently working scheduled hours, including arriving on time for shift
Assist with Service Days
Willingness to assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
When supervisor or team members calls or emails, promptly return contact
Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
Deliver outstanding service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, a pleasant demeanor at all times
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.