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City of Palo Alto Summer Camp Coordinator in Palo Alto, California
Summer Camp Coordinator
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Summer Camp Coordinator
Salary
$23.48 - $28.83 Hourly
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Job Type
SEIU Hourly
Job Number
202400814
Department
Community Services Department
Opening Date
02/27/2025
Closing Date
3/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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Description
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SUMMER CAMPS! (https://www.mitchellparkteenservices.org/summer-camps)
Our Mission
The City of Palo Alto is recruiting for seasonal Summer Camp Coordinators for the 2025 Summer Camp programs. The goal of the Community Services Department is to offer recreation programs that provide a range of activities to meet all the needs of the community and to sustain a positive quality of life!
The Position
Under general supervision of the Youth and Teen Services Coordinator, the Camp Coordinator provides direction and supervision to all Site and Assistant Site Directors, Camp Counselors, and Counselors in Training (CITs) to ensure that the City Of Palo Alto guidelines, safety policies and procedures are being followed in Camp Palo Alto, Foothills Camps, Teen Week Out Camps, and Pre and Post Camps. Camp Coordinator will supervise, manage, and support camp staff during the summer season while working to ensure a fun and safe space for campers and camp staff.
This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/labor-relations/seiu-h/seiu-hourly-moa-2023-2025.pdf) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment. In lieu of providing a medical plan, the City grants a medical stipend of $3.80 per hour in paid status.
This position is mainly during Summer and the weeks leading up to it.
Duties:
Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Camp Site and Assistant Site Directors in their performance.
Create, implement and lead a variety of non-competitive activities such as arts and crafts, games, hikes, field trips, and possible overnight activities.
Create and enforce rules and staff expectations.
Collect and make weekly purchase requests for staff equipment and supply.
Ensure camp operations are running smoothly by remaining in contact with camp staff.
Work with camp families to answer any questions and resolve any issues.
Maintain camp attendance and enrollment data.
Lead in creation and implementation of Back to Camp Night for parents.
Lead in creation and implementation of In-Service Staff training.
Lead in all training and staff meetings.
Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Camp Site and Assistant Site Directors in their performance.
Work well with a diverse population of staff children in a variety of activities and situations.
Responsible for assuring the program meets the needs of the participants and CITs.
Understand and be prepared to activate Emergency Action Plans; perform First Aid and CPR as necessary.
Lead staff meetings.
Maintain a high level of communication with parents, Camp Counselors, Recreation Supervisor, and the general public.
Display a high level of motivation, integrity, customer service, and professionalism.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Job Prerequisites
Must commit to entire program dates, including in-service training and camp wrap-up.
Must attend Directors In-Service Training.
Test negative for Tuberculosis.
Pass fingerprint background check.
Experience in leadership roles in summer camp and/or youth programs.
Supplemental Information
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.