General Statement of Duties
Plans, organizes, implements and supervises the daily operation of day camp; performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
The principal function of an employee in this class is to manage the daily operation of the day camp. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Youth Enrichment Manager but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Direct supervision is exercised over the work of employees in the class of Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Leader I and II, as well as day camp volunteers. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees in the Parks and Recreation Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The principal duties of this class are performed in various recreational settings. Work may be performed in a gymnasium and in/around an outdoor pool, occasionally in hot or inclement weather. The work is performed in a noisy place which may expose the worker to dust, grease, contagious or infectious diseases and irritating chemicals. Work may require the use of protective devices such as goggles or gloves.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Plans, develops and organizes day camp recreational programming involving a combination of educational, recreational and social activities;
Coordinates and develops work schedules of employees and volunteers;
Monitors the daily activities of the children in day camp;
Performs customer service duties with the parents of children in day camp;
Supervises the planning and daily instruction of games, sports, crafts and other activities for the children participating in day camp;
Plans special events, coordinating as needed with various Parks and Recreation personnel, as well as individuals and groups outside the Parks and Recreation Department;
Recruits guest speakers and visitors for day camp events;
Hires, trains, supervises, motivates and evaluates staff members and volunteers as appropriate;
Ensures that staff members have both the proper training and materials necessary to effectively perform their duties;
Maintains employee time sheets;
Updates and maintains records for each day camp participant;
Monitors the use of recreation and art supplies, recommending the reordering of such supplies when necessary;
Monitors snack supplies, recommending reorder as needed;
Interviews and selects Recreation staff based on program needs and criteria;
Effectively deals with any problems that may arise during day camp activities, reporting problems to parents and supervisory personnel as appropriate;
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other Department and City employees, business and community organizations, school officials, parent groups and the public;
Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of youth programs, functions and activities associated with parks and recreation;
Knowledge of all safety requirements involved in youth activities;
Knowledge of day camp guidelines established by the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department;
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations involving children;
Ability to lead assigned staff and the activities of day camp;
Ability to resolve conflicts among participants and staff who may have differing viewpoints as to how an event should be structured;
Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Recreation Management or a related field and first aid certification; and
Experience working with youth programming or a related field; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to communicate effectively;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor youth programs and events and distinguish between shades of color;
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to performs related records keeping, participate in youth activities and use tools or equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to access several program sites and climb ladders;
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch or stoop intermittently;
Ability to frequently lift light objects that weigh less than 24 pounds and heavy objects that weigh more than 25 pounds.
