Summer Program Assistant

Summer Program Facilitator

Assists with facilitating a variety of summer programs for children ages 3-17.

Examples of duties include:

• Involved in a variety of summer camp programs and special activities with children ages 3-17.
• Leads a variety of physical activities, games, and craft projects while maintaining a safe and fun environment.
• Monitors games, activities and trips to ensure safety of patrons. Enforces discipline, policies and procedures, and proper use of equipment.
• Serves as a role model and promotes positive behaviors and attitudes while maintaining constructive relationships with participants and colleagues.
• Assists with Summer Food Service Program meal preparation and service.
• Prepares program materials, assists with room setup and cleanup, and secures equipment.
• Maintains facility cleanliness and assists with custodial duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with youth, at least six months, preferred

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of physical activity, group games, and arts and crafts.
• General knowledge of programs and activities appropriate for ages 3-17.

Skills:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to enter, stand, and move in a pool or lake.

Work environment:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Worker is exposed to temperature changes, noise, odors, dust and strenuous physical activity.

Essential physical activities:

• May require occasional lifting of 25 lbs or less