Job Description:

Attend pre-season staff meetings and trainings. Oversee all groups of children. Assist with the supervision of staff and directly oversee the Group Leaders, Group Counselors and Counselors in Training. Help counselors improve supervisory skills through observation, feedback and other constructive techniques. Attempt to resolve all participant and staff conflicts. Complete and file all accident and discipline reports as needed. Take an active role and participate in daily activities. Maintain control by ensuring all groups are contained in the areas to which they are assigned according to the daily schedule. Plan, prepare and implement various activities for individual groups and for all program participants. Prepare staff for arts and craft project instruction daily. Enforce all program policies and procedures. Enforce program safety procedures. Assist with special projects as required. Perform all duties with safety and responsibility in mind. Perform other duties as assigned. $10.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOQ 25 - 30 hour/week

Job Requirements:

Must attend Staff Orientation on Saturday, June 7, 2008, 8am - 5pm at the Bernards Township Library. Must attend Parent Meet and Greet Monday, June 9, 2008, 4:30 - 6:30 PM at the Community Center. Must be able to work the entire 6-week program, NO EXCEPTIONS, Monday – Friday, June 23rd – August 1st, with a Holiday on July 4th, 2008. Be present at site during normal working hours, 8:15am – 1:15pm OR 8:00am-1:00pm depending on site assignment. Must be available to attend Carnival in the Park, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Dunham Park, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Must attend weekly supervisor meetings with the Program Manager, held on Friday afternoons 1:30pm – 2:30pm, first floor conference room in Town Hall.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus two (2) years. Prefer Recreation/Education major. Minimum of two (2) years previous summer program experience and/or strong experience working with children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Knowledge of games and activities suitable for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Experience with supervising and managing staff.

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