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NEOGOV · 5 days ago

Summer Camp Site Coordinator

Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$21.22/hr - $26/hr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the City of Brooklyn Park, which is looking for team-oriented individuals to serve as Summer Camp Site Coordinators for their recreation and parks department. The role involves leading the daily management of summer camp programs, ensuring a creative and nurturing environment, and collaborating with staff to deliver quality experiences for young participants.

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Responsibilities

Manage the execution of our camps located at the Community Activity Center, Norwood Park, Northwoods Park, and Willowstone Park

Meet regularly from February – June to interview staff, plan and prepare for the summer season

Summer Camp training is June 8-12 with Camp running June 15-August 6. We will be off July 2

Park building set up dates are to be determined between May 28-June 8

Summer camps are scheduled from June 15-August 6 between the times of 8:00am-5:00pm

Summer Camp Site Coordinator hours are typically M-Th 7:45am – 5:30pm but additional hours may be available throughout the summer for special events or programs

Engage young people in recreation programs and activities

Attend all in service workshops and staff trainings as scheduled by supervisor

Assist recreation supervisor in training of summer recreation staff

Work cooperatively with other summer recreation staff to create a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for young people

Lead summer recreation staff in implementing daily lesson plans

On site daily supervision of summer camp program location, participants, and staff

Lead summer recreation staff in development and implementation of themes and events for program participants

Monitor participant progress and regularly communicate with parents and caregivers about specific issues or behavior concerns

Assist Recreation Supervisor in evaluation of summer recreation staff and volunteers

Communicate regularly with Recreation Supervisor regarding program location, participants, and staff

Adhere to department policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Summer camp experienceCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsCustomer serviceCultural competencyFluency in HmongFluency in LaoFluency in SpanishFluency in RussianFluency in SomaliFluency in VietnameseCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or equivalency

21 years of age or older

Three (3) years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment

Valid driver's license

Possess a genuine interest in the needs of all young people and be able to work in a team atmosphere

Possess advanced problem solving skills

Ability to respond maturely to any emergency or incident that may arise

Ability to interact with participants and parents in a responsible and professional manner and respond to concerns with tact and courtesy

Ability to work with minimal supervision during program time

Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction

Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds

Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Preferred

Four (4)+ years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment

Experience supervising seasonal staff and volunteers

Experience in coaching sports, leading art/science activities, performing arts, or outdoor education

Experience with young people with disabilities, especially Autism or behavior disorders

Current certification in CPR and First Aid

Experience in curriculum development

Additional training or coursework in the fields of recreation, therapeutic recreation, sports administration, coaching, education, special education, social work, or related field

Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds

Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)