Seasonal Camp Discovery Leader

About the role

Join our award-winning Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts team as a seasonal camp discovery leader. Our Camp Discovery Leaders bring their energy, enthusiasm, and the desire to ensure a positive summer camp experience for children of all ability levels.

Responsibilities

• Organizes recreational activities and other duties as assigned through Kettering’s Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Department.
• Communicates professionally with coworkers and participants and their family members.
• Responsible for the enjoyment and safety of program participants for an extended period of time.
• Aids in the development and execution of individual camp plans for each Camp Discovery participant.
• Fulfills key role in emergency action plan.

Requirements

• Background working with youth and young adults with disabilities in an educational or recreational setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff members, volunteers, and the general public.
• Bachelor’s degree in special education/learning disabilities preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a background working with youth and young adults with disabilities in an educational or recreational setting. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff members volunteers and the general public. A bachelor’s degree in special education/learning disabilities is preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Entry rate contingent upon candidate’s related skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Benefits

• Access to several great perks including:
• City covers the cost of certifications such as CPR, First Aid, or lifeguard credentials.
• Purchase a 12-visit punch pass for just $5, which can be used throughout the Kettering Recreation Complex for access to fitness areas, swimming, the ice arena, the water park, and select exercise classes.
• Discounts on PRCA programs and discounts on concessions at the Adventure Reef Water Park.

Pay

Seasonal and part-time employees have access to several great perks.

Schedule

Seasonal and part-time employees have access to several great perks.