Experience Inc. Jobs

Job Code:

2025010

Posted On:

Thursday, 9th January 2025

Category:

Seasonal

Department:

Parks and Recreation

Shift:

Varies- generally 45 hours per week in June and July.

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street

Pay Rate:

$15-$17/hour

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Camp Supervisor-Salomon Farm, the incumbent presents or facilitates the Farm Camp program; assumes the responsibility for the care, supervision and instruction of groups of youth (ages 4 to 17 years old); greets public and answers questions. The incumbent assists the supervisor with ideas and suggestions for program development and improvement. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Enforces rules of camp and park;

Greets parents of campers and answer questions;

Leads hikes, outdoor exploration activities, creek walks, and programs;

Assists with cleanup and maintenance of learning center and other park buildings;

Attends staff meetings and training sessions;

Assists campers with crafts and other hand art projects;

Leads campers in performing farm chores such as feeding and tending livestock, working in vegetable garden;

Leads games and activities for campers;

Maintains supplies and tools in a clean and orderly fashion;

Teaches about farming through experiential education;

Develops and executes weekly program schedule;

Supervises groups of campers and takes attendance; Supervises campers in teaching kitchen, during assigned farm chores, and bubble machine activities;

Develops recipes and activities that can be conducted in the teaching kitchen;

Works with assigned counselor-in-training on counselor development;

Assesses, records, and notifies supervisor of any accidents or possible hazards; Properly fill out incident reports;

Assists with parent night/open hours on Wednesdays;

Assists with River Camp,