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Part Time Position: Camp Director - ESL Roving X-Press

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 04/24/2012

Salary: $9.00/hour

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Recreation

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must:

Have experience supervising staff and developing schedules
Have extensive experience working with youth, preferably in a camp setting
Be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds.
Have a valid NC driver's license with a good driving record

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have prior experience working with children who come from different ethnic, national, cultural, and social-economic backgrounds
Background in Recreation, Spanish, ESL or other related area of study preferred
North Carolina ESL/Bilingual Licensed Teacher is a plus
Spanish and any Asian language skills a plus
Have initiative and interest in engaging counselors and participants in the various 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

Staff needed to work in with children ages 6-10 in an outdoor camp. This camp targets underserved populations and youth at risk. Camp sessions run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, July 23-August 3. Mandatory training begins in mid May and continues throughout June. Camp planning and preparation begins July 16.

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 first-aid and CPR as needed
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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