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Part Time Position: Camp Director - Hispanic Heritage

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 04/24/2012

Salary: $9.00/hour

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Recreation - ESL

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must:

Be a native Spanish-speaker and fluent in English
Have experience supervising staff and developing schedules
Be knowledgeable of Hispanic and Latin American Culture
Be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds.
Have a valid NC driver's license with a good driving record

Knowledge and Skills:

Applicants must have prior experience working with children from different ethnic, national, cultural, and social-economic backgrounds
Experience in a camp setting preferred
Background in Recreation, Latin American Studies, Spanish or other related area of study preferred
North Carolina ESL/Bilingual Licensed Teacher is a plus
Have initiative and interest in engaging counselors and participants in the various cultural components outlined in the camp curriculum
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Must be highly motivated, creative, reliable, and punctual
Organized, responsible, confident in dealing with conflict resolution

Position Duties

Native-Spanish speaker needed to work in an outdoor camp with children ages 6-10 as they discover traditions from different Hispanic countries through music, dance, language, and arts & crafts. Camp session runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday from August 13-17. Mandatory training begins mid May and continues throughout June. Camp preparation and planning begins on July 30.

Responsibilities:

Assist in staff training
Supervise all camp staff, summer youth, specialists, volunteers, and campers
Program age-appropriate activities
Ensure that counselors keep campers active and engaged in all camp activities including swimming, canoeing, games, crafts, nature, fishing, lunch, and field trips
Enforce all City of Raleigh and ESL Program policies, rules, and regulations and document any incidents
Recognize and respond appropriately in emergencies and administer CPR and first-aid as needed. Training provided.
Lead weekly staff meetings and staff evaluations
Maintain camp equipment and keep facilities clean
Supervise the transportation of participants

Responsible to: ESL Program Director

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