Job Description

Cary Youth Programs is seeking energetic, creative, and top-quality individuals at least 18 years of age who are enthusiastic about working with elementary- aged children or teens to serve as the Track-Out Camp Lead or Track-Out Camp Assistant Lead.

The Camp Lead and Assistant Camp Lead will both play a vital role in the development and implementation of diverse indoor and outdoor recreation programs for Cary’s Tracking Out program. General responsibilities include the planning, organization, and supervision of various athletic, cultural, and recreation activities, opening and closing the facilities, and leading athletic and cultural activities.

The Track-Out Camp Leadership will work varying hours within the program’s running time from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No evening or weekend hours will be required.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, seasonal position, up to 30 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.
 
This recruitment will be used to fill two vacancies, the Track-Out Camp Lead, and the Track-Out Assistant Camp Lead. Applicants may apply for and may be considered for both positions, depending on qualifications.
 
Please Note: The anticipated pay range for the Assistant Camp Lead is $16.00-20.78/hr and the anticipated pay range for the Camp Lead is $16.00-22.13/hr depending upon qualifications and staff position. 
 

Typical Tasks

Assistant Camp Lead Typical Tasks

• Ensure strong communication with parents on schedule changes, concerns, and disciplinary issues.
• Prepare, organize, and supervise facilitation of program activities, and develop and implement programs for diverse groups.
• Assist with program development and adherence to standards, coordinating space and resources for developmentally appropriate activities.
• Monitor and supervise various activities in multiple spaces simultaneously, providing behavior management and adjusting as needed to mitigate issues.
• Complete write-ups and escalate problems to the supervisor as needed.
• Assist with leading and supervising part-time staff, including training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating part-time staff and volunteers.
• Conduct administrative tasks such as drafting reports, staff schedules, maintaining supply inventory, entering attendance, and documenting and submitting incident and accident reports.
• Ensure participants and patrons have exemplary customer service experience, assisting with personal care, mobility, communication, and other basic needs.
• Provide accurate information to participants and patrons, managing participant accounts, registrations, withdrawals, and rentals.
• Ensure camp guidelines and policies are followed.
• Mediate camper disciplinary issues and complete necessary paperwork, communicating with supervisor and full-time inclusion staff about any needs.
• Drive a town 15-passenger vehicle or smaller.
• May occasionally serve in the absence of the Camp Lead.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

 
In Addition to Assistant Lead Tasks, the Camp Lead Will Also: 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the camp.
• Attend workshops, trainings, classes, seminars, and lectures for professional development.
• Lead and supervise part-time staff, including training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating part-time staff and volunteers.
• Coach staff, and complete staff evaluations.
• Supervise the Assistant Camp Leads.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of principles, practices, and objectives of related programs.
• General knowledge of behavior management strategies and techniques.
• General knowledge of community awareness and dynamics.
• General knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Ability to remain organized, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Ability to stay engaged, demonstrate, and lead active and passive activities.
• Program planning skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and the public verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and coordinate recreational activities and events while maintaining a close attention to detail.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma/GED.

Requires a First Aid/CPR Certification, or the ability to obtain one with supplied training in the first six months.

Preference for the Camp Lead position will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Some experience working in a camp setting or working with children in a group setting.
• Some experience either leading, teaching or mentoring children.

Preference for the Assistant Camp Lead position will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Some experience working in a camp setting or working with children in a group setting.

Physical Requirements 
Work in this class requires the ability to be physically active and to stand for long periods of time. Work requires the employee to be able to work outdoors in challenging conditions, such as heat and humidity. An employee must be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with the public and with groups under instruction. An employee must be able to climb, walk unassisted and move about freely. Visual acuity is needed to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.

Special Requirements
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. 

How to Apply

Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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