Camp Horizons Lead Staff (4 Positions)

Under the direction of the SAC Program Coordinator, the Program Lead is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring the daily activities of staff and children in the Camp Horizons program for children 5-12 yrs. to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment. 

Pay: $21.50/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and implements daily activities and plans that are fun and educational. Activities include subject areas in art, music, drama, cooking, math and science.
     a) Interacts with children and assists in supervising activities. Monitors children activities in room, gym and playground.
     b) Takes attendance and maintains student records.
     c) Provides and leads a variety of enrichment and recreational choices and activities.
     d) Models and teaches appropriate behaviors.
     e) Monitors and provides for a safe and secure environment for the children.

• Coordinates, organizes, monitors and leads program staff and students to conduct daily activities of the program.
    a) Monitors, assigns and coordinates staff activities and functions.
    b) Provides on-site training and orientation to new staff.
    c) Provides input and feedback to Coordinator concerning staff performance issues and concerns.
    d) Provides assistance to staff and students in daily concerns, problems and/or issues.

• Completes, updates and maintains site records, files, activity logs, and attendance sheets.

• Communicates with building staff, nursing staff, parents or the program coordinator concerning student issues, and scheduled events.
    a) Assists in writing newsletters to inform parents of activities, problems and issues.
    b) Meets with parents to communicate and inform them regarding behaviors and observations.
    c) Works with department staff to identify developing problems or issues with children or program activities and functions.

• Administers appropriate medications to children as prescribed and consistent with program guidelines. • Assists staff in the set up, cleaning and tear down of the program site.

• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required. a) Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, district and departmental meeting

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• -Basic understanding of child development
• – Excellent communication skills
• –  2 year degree in child related field
• – Understanding of programming needs for youth ages 5-14
• – First Aid/CPR
• – Experience working in school age care
• – Previous leadership experience in a school age care setting

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• • Skilled in assigning work, leading and coordinating work activities and priorities of site personnel.
• • Oral and written communication skills.
• • Supervising groups of children in accordance with behavioral guidelines and rules to assure an appropriate environment and the safety of participants and staff.
• • Planning and implementing site activities in accordance with program themes.
• • Updating and preparing site files, records and reports in accordance with department requirements.
• • Dealing with children, staff, parents, administrators and building personnel concerning issues and activities. Interactions require the explanation of program operational rules and working with others to gain cooperation and understanding of educational issues/needs.