Youth Camp Assistant (Seasonal)
Clarksville, TN 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description
Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of duties related to effectively leading camp and recreational activities for youth and related work as required. Youth Camp Assistants are expected to provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for program participants, have a positive attitude, and serve as role models.

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PART-TIME SEASONAL POSITION. SEVERAL POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AND THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.***
Example of Duties

JOB DUTIES:
  • Monitors participants to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
  • Assists in planning, design, and implementation of daily activities and/or lesson plans.
  • Leads, teaches, demonstrates, and officiates activities such as organized sports, games, arts and crafts, and trips.
  • Interacts with and oversees children during programs or activities.
  • Attends mandatory orientation meetings.
  • Provides good customer service at all times.
  • Enforces all rules and maintains discipline at all times.
  • Ensures site is safe for all and reports any issues to Camp Supervisor.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the program site. Janitorial and cleaning tasks will be required daily.
  • Effectively and professionally communicates with a large number of people including youth and parents/guardians.
  • Maintains and cares for all equipment issued to the site.
  • Serves lunch to participants, following established guidelines by the USDA Summer Food Service Grant Program.
  • All other related activities assigned by Camp Supervisor.
Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability and experience working well and interacting positively with children.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • General knowledge of a variety of sports or recreational activities.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Supplemental Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Available to work the entire seven week summer program.
  • At least two months of experience working with children or young adults in a recreation, education, or related setting is required.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.

JOB CONDITIONS:
  • Lifting, usually 30 pounds or less.
  • Exposure to outdoors and summer heat.
  • Must be able to respond to situations quickly and accurately.

Position is part-time. No sick leave or vacation time is accrued; no paid holidays.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Part Time
Salary and Benefits
$12.60 Hourly
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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