Camp Director for Camp Happy Hearts

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Camp Director for Camp Happy Hearts

Salary

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

Park & Cultural Services, GA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2024-00201

Department

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services

Opening Date

01/31/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Job Summary & General Information

Availability between 7:30am to 5:30pm (actual shift will vary); 40 hours/week

The City of Alpharetta is accepting applications for the seasonal position of Camp Director for Camp Happy Hearts. Camp Happy Hearts is the City of Alpharetta’s day camp for camp for children with mild disabilities. The purpose of this position is to organize and supervise the day-to-day operation of the summer camp program. The Camp Director reports to the Camp Manager, Program Coordinator, and Supervisor at the Alpharetta Community Center. The Camp Director would need to be available to work from May 28 – July 26. Camp Happy Hearts is for children ages 6-12, and the camp only accepts 35 campers each week.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Camp Manager, Recreation Supervisor, the Camp Director will be responsible for the daily operation of a summer day camp for elementary school aged children with mild disabilities. Activity areas include indoor and outdoor games, sports, fitness activities, arts and crafts, on-site enrichment programs, and field trips; as well as group lunches and snack time.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities

The Camp Director will be responsible for:

• pre-camp planning and daily programming for up to 35 participants each day

• training, supervising, motivating and evaluating a staff of camp counselors and volunteer counselors in training; reviewing progress and directing changes as needed

• organizing staff workloads, work schedules and assignments

• the health, safety and care of all participants, staff and volunteers

• the care of supplies, equipment and facilities

• procurement of camp supplies, equipment, and snack items as needed

• following and enforcing all policies outlined in the camp training and city personnel manuals

• handling discipline issues and emergency situations

• rendering first aid in cases of minor injuries

• maintaining and monitoring accurate records and forms such as employee time sheets, attendance (sign-in and sign-out sheets), behavioral incidents, accident reports, parental communication and medical issues

• performing daily inspections of camp with regards to safety and cleanliness

• assisting with light-duty cleaning, and the setup and breakdown of tables and chairs

• Assisting supervisor in monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of camp program and staff

• Coordinates and implements camp schedule of activities

• performing miscellaneous tasks as directed

This is not a desk job. The Camp Director is expected to take an active, hands-on role in the daily operation of the camp -- interacting regularly with participants, parents, staff, and supervisors to provide a high-quality experience for all stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pre-Employment Requirements

• Applicant must clear a criminal background check.

• Applicant must pass a mandatory drug test.

• Hired applicants must possess a valid certificate of course completion for First Aid training that includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Children and Infant, first aid, and AED. This training must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The City of Alpharetta will offer a CPR course during the week of camp training for all those who need this certification.

• Hired applicants must provide official verification as to identity and work authorization.

Supplemental Information

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.

The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

No benefits offered

Agency

City of Alpharetta, GA

Department

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services

Address

2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009

Website

https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks

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