Camp Coordinator

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and quality of life depend on the choices we make today. Join a team that values teamwork, cooperation, quality communication, and exceptional public service. We encourage creativity and innovation and welcome those who share these values.

About the role

This position plans and coordinates summer camp programs and activities for school-aged participants, working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates summer camp programs and activities for school-aged participants.
• Plans field trips and excursions; ensures proper payment is made for trips and activities.
• Leads participants on activities and provides transportation by driving a 15-passenger van.
• Trains and provides guidance to part-time and/or seasonal staff.
• Ensures safety practices and administers First Aid and CPR when needed.
• Communicates in person and via email with parents and caregivers regarding participants.
• Responds to customer inquiries and collects payments for activity participation.
• Orders and purchases supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least six months to one year of experience working with school-aged children; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required; ability to attain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check, central registry, and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices in working with school-aged children.
• Skill in providing guidance to and instructing others.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Skill in interacting with participants and their parents/caregivers.
• Skill in performing CPR and first aid.
• Ability to address parents and caregivers with tact and courtesy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established Town policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, participants, caregivers, and parents.
• Ability to safely drive a multi-passenger van.

Physical Demands

• Moderate to heavy physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent performance of activities requiring full range of body movement: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools, electrical equipment, and vehicles.
• Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information.
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.
• Ability to physically access a variety of event sites.

Work Environment

• Works both indoors and outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions.

Equipment Used

• Occasional use of personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools) in the course of employment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in the community.
• Career advancement programs.
• Employee well-being program.
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package.
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.