Summer Camp Assistant

Job Summary

Under general supervision assists recreation staff in various functions to include sporting events and tournaments; instructs and oversees center participants in program activities; monitors facility and equipment to ensure no vandalism occurs, informs center participants of rules; instructs and oversees daily center activities and programs, ensures safety guidelines are followed. Additional duties in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Assists Coordinator with program activities to include arts/craft and games.
• Instructs or oversee center participants in indoor/outdoor sporting events.
• Assists in coordinating and overseeing summer day camp programs.
• Reviews or confers with supervisor regarding event schedule to determine daily activities or events. Confers with center participants and informs them of rules and regulations.
• Ensures that center participants follow safety guidelines set by the City.
• Provides information to supervisor for inclusion in narrative incident reports surrounding injuries, accidents or other significant matters.
• May obtain medical assistance in emergency situations.
• Checks out equipment and maintains store room.
• Occasionally attends departmental meeting or special events upon request.
• Answers multi-line telephone and provides callers with information regarding hours of operations, programs and schedules of events.
• Performs cleaning duties to include vacuuming, sweeping and organizing equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment; refers major malfunctions to supervisor for repair by vendor or maintenance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or upon request..

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education and Training
N/A

Experience
Experience in education/child care environment. Must be 16 years of age.

Licenses or Certification Required
N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Community recreation including activities such as music, dance, arts and crafts, games, outdoor activities, team sports and social recreation, in addition to the recreational needs of varied clientele including youth and persons with disabilities.
• Location, use and requirements of centers and related facilities.

Ability to:

• Reading skills to comprehend recreation literature, regulations, reports, and similar non-complex material.
• Writing skills to prepare correspondence, reports and similar documents.
• Verbal communication skills to give instructions, discuss recreation matters with center participants and the general public.
• Math skills to add, subtract, multiply and perform simple calculations and compile numerical reports.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoor and Outdoor activities

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Recreation Coordinator, other Parks and Recreation employees and patrons

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.