Camp Counselor

Activity Leader

The Activity Leader is responsible for planning and implementing enrichment activities for the VIK Club and Building Blocks for students ages 3 through 6th grade at the school site. Essential functions include working with the Site Leader and co-workers to plan, organize, and direct a variety of recreational and educational activities for students grades K-6. The Activity Leader establishes and maintains effective relationships with the children, parents, school staff, and other community members. They maintain discipline, safety, and control of children and site, and maintain an environment that promotes cooperation, learning, and enjoyment. The Activity Leader assists children with special needs or disabilities and helps to integrate them with others. They assist the Site Leader with daily attendance and records, scheduling and implementing daily activities, distributing daily snacks, and assisting in any manner as requested. They encourage high participation of students in daily activities and planning process, assist all visiting instructors, help train and mentor Assistant Activity Leaders and Student Workers, assist with daily set-up/take-down of centers which includes lifting/carrying tables, chairs, boxes, etc., attend all staff training, may be designated as Interim Site Coordinator to act in Site Leader's absence, and assure quality indicators of selected accreditation as well-known and adhered to by staff.

Other functions include assisting other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job requirements include mental requirements such as learning development-level B, sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum. Problem solving-level 1, work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities. Physical requirements include physical skill-level A, basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily. Physical effort-level 1, minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment. Social requirements include human relations skill-level A, job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information, provide routine assistance, and/or help maintain harmony among work associates. Scope of contacts-level 1, the important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur. Work environment includes performance environment-level A, changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent. Physical working conditions-level 1, generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards. Accountability level of accountability-level B, responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review. Organizational impact-level 1, work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific work group.

Experience, education, and certifications include minimum 6 months licensed care experience required, at least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, education in child development, recreation, education, or a related field is highly desirable, will be required to complete a minimum of eighteen (18) verifiable hours of approved training each year of employment, must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) Child Day Care Center Teacher-Caregiver requirements, must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed, must have negative TB Test documentation provided by a clinic or doctor, completed within 12 months prior to starting working with students, CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years.

Compensation details include FLSA status: Non Exempt, pay schedule: Hourly - Grade 105, work calendar: Community Education (9 months).

Non Discrimination Statement Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.