Recreation Day Camp Leader (Summer Season)

　　Salary

　　$17.09 - $20.77 Hourly

　　Location

　　91942, CA

　　Job Type

　　Temporary Part-Time

　　Job Number

　　24-03

　　Department

　　Community Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Position Summary

　　T his recruitment is open until the needs of the City are met and may close without

　　prior notice, therefore interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

　　First review of applications will occur on Friday, March 15, 2024 .

　　The City of La Mesa has several openings for energetic and enthusiastic Day Camp Leaders for the Summer Day Camp Program beginning June 10 through August 16, 2024. Our Summer Day Camp Program is operated through La Mesa Community Services. Camp La Mesa offers children ages 6 to 13 years a fun-filled summer. Activities include field trips, crafts, cooking, singing, organized games, swimming, and more. Day Camp meets Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

　　This is a part-time, temporary position working up to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours will vary pending the shift. Examples of shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Shifts over 6 hours include a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.

　　Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

　　To assist in teaching classes or to lead a variety of recreational program activities involved in the implementation of recreational programs for the City including sports, special events, day camps, arts and crafts and other recreational programs and activities; to provide on-site supervision for program implementation; to set up and issue equipment for recreational activities; and to maintain records and reports.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

　　Supervise 10 to 20 campers per week, ages 6 - 13 years.

　　Plan and lead varied activities each week.

　　Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and their activities.

　　Interface daily with parents, general public and other city colleagues.

　　Supervise aide(s) and teen volunteers.

　　Assist campers in pool on a daily basis.

　　IF WORKING AS AN INCLUSION LEADER: La Mesa Day Camp occasionally has campers with special needs and/or difficulty adjusting to the camp setting. In these instances an Inclusion Leader would be assigned to work one-on-one with the camper to assure a positive camp experience to the fullest extend possible. In the event a one-on-one assignment is not needed, the Inclusion Leader would work in the capacity as a traditional Leader as described in the job posting.

　　Inclusion Leader Responsibilities:

　　Along with Camp Coordinator, will meet with the camper and parent prior to the week of attendance to discuss the special needs, helpful information, and ways to communicate the events of the day.

　　Will be responsible for assisting the camper's participation in various activities throughout the day. This may mean offering alternative behaviors and better understanding among

　　Will work with Camp Coordinator and camp staff to share ideas and suggestions.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

　　Education/Training:

　　Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College-level coursework in recreation, physical education or a closely related field is highly desirable.

　　Experience:

　　At least one year of responsible experience working in a recreation program.

　　If Hired as an Inclusion Leader:

　　Some experience as an Inclusion Leader or training/classes in the area of special needs children between the ages of 6 - 13 years old.

　　License or Certificate:

　　Possession of a Standard First Aid Certificate required by June 1, 2024.

　　Possession of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (Infant, Child & Adult) required by June 1, 2024.

　　Possession of AED Certificate required by June 1, 2024.

　　California ID/Drivers License, or sufficient proof of identification required for fingerprinting purposes.

　　Other:

　　Ability to professionally plan, organize, and implement activities in a day camp program.

　　Ability to effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants.

　　Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with program participants and the public.

　　Ability to get in front of campers and perform in a large group setting.

　　Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and represent a positive role model to the children at camp.

　　Ability to attend orientation/training on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

　　Successful completion of physical exam is required (physical demands and working conditions will be provided upon request)

　　Examination Process

　　Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. by the application deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024. All required certificates and/ or licenses must be submitted by date of hire. Only those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the interview process.

　　Interviews are tentatively schedule for the week of March 25, 2024. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the testing process.

　　NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluations, and background investigation.

　　This position is not eligible for benefits.

　　01

　　Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you currently or have you ever been a member of CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Will you be 18 years of age or older as well as graduated from high school or passed a General Education Development (GED) test prior to June 1, 2024?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Do you have at least one year of responsible experience working in a recreation program?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a current CPR (Infant, Child & Adult) Certificate by June 1, 2024? If you possess the certificate, please attach a copy to your application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a current AED Certificate by June 1, 2024? If you possess the certificate, please attach a copy to your application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a current Standard First Aid Certificate by June 1, 2024? If you possess the certificate, please attach a copy to your application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Please describe IN DETAIL an activity that you planned and implemented. If you have no experience planning and implementing an activity, please type "N/A".

　　09

　　Please describe any experience you have had supervising large groups of children. If none, please type "N/A".

　　10

　　Do you have experience or training/classes in the area of special needs children between ages 6 - 13 years old?

　　Yes

　　No

　　11

　　Please describe any experience you have as an Inclusion Aide including any training/classes you have taken in the area of special needs children between ages 6 -13 years old? If you do not have any experience, please type "N/A".

　　12

　　INSTRUCTIONAL - I am able to teach (check all that apply):

　　Cooking

　　Crafts

　　Drawing

　　Nature / Animals

　　Organized Games

　　Phonics

　　Pre-School

　　Puppetry

　　Science Experiments

　　Other

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　　SPORTS - I am able to teach (check all that apply):

　　Badminton

　　Baseball

　　Basketball

　　Football

　　Ping Pong

　　Soccer

　　Softball

　　Stretching

　　Swimming

　　Volleyball

　　Other

　　14

　　I would be available to begin employment on (please type earliest date available):

　　15

　　The Summer Day Camp Program runs from June 10 through August 16, 2024 with a mandatory orientation training on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Are you willing and able to work this schedule?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Pursuant to California Public Resources Code 5164, you must complete the following to be considered for this position. You must indicate if you have ever been convicted of any of the following crimes or of an attempt to commit any of the following crimes:

　　Sexual assault or assault with intent to commit mayhem.

　　Unlawful sexual intercourse with a person under age 18.

　　Rape.

　　Rape of a spouse.

　　Willful harm or injury to a child.

　　Corporal punishment or injury to a child.

　　Willful infliction of corporal injury to a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, or mother or father of your child.

　　Any sexual crime or offense.

　　Kidnapping.

　　Sexual battery.

　　Aiding, abetting or soliciting the rape, rape of a spouse, or forcible acts of sexual penetration.

　　Enticement of an unmarried minor female for purposes of prostitution.

　　Inducing sexual intercourse with another when the other's consent is procured by false pretenses with the intent to create fear.

　　Pimping of a minor.

　　Pandering of a minor.

　　Procurement of a child under age 16 for lewd or lascivious acts.

　　Abduction of a person under age 18 for purposes of prostitution.

　　Aggravated sexual assault of a child.

　　Incest.

　　Sodomy.

　　Lewd or lascivious acts or the solicitation of the same.

　　Oral copulation.

　　Continuous sexual abuse of a child.

　　Forcible acts of sexual penetration or the solicitation of the same.

　　Selling, distributing, printing, or exhibiting of child pornography.

　　Sexual exploitation of a child.

　　Employment or use of a minor to perform prohibited acts.

　　Advertising child pornography.

　　Possession of child pornography.

　　Annoying or molesting a child under age 18.

　　Solicitation of rape by force or violence, sodomy by force or violence, or oral copulation by force or violence.

　　Indecent exposure.

　　Procuring, counseling, or assisting any person to commit indecent exposure.

　　Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

　　Sending harmful material to a minor with the intent to seduce said minor.

　　Armed robbery.

　　Armed carjacking.

　　Assault or attempted murder of a public official.

　　False imprisonment.

　　Assault.

　　Battery.

　　Murder.

　　Mayhem.

　　Any crime that requires you to register as a sex offender in the State of California.

　　None of the above.

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　　APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL): The City of La Mesa Human Resources Division uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

　　Yes

　　No

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　　8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942

　　Phone

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