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The PAC
This camp puts a new spin on the traditional day camp. At The PAC, kids decide how to spend their day! They can choose between their favorite activities like group games, skating at the on site skatepark, playing table games and cool art projects, as well as opportunities to try new things during off campus fieldtrips. 

About the job:

Provide leadership for assigned youth recreation program while also serving in a front-line lead role, providing safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for youth in the community. As the field trip lead, you will oversee field trip staff, plan, schedule and communicate out weekly field trips, be responsible for the safety and success of multiple field trips each day, work to maintain equipment, be a main point of contact and any other duties as assigned. 

A day in the life:

• Supervise assigned youth recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers. Oversee the safety of participants in youth programs.
• Provides leadership, expertise and support to assigned staff which may include training, mentoring, directing and assigning work. May assist Supervisor in hiring and evaluating staff.
• Plan, organize, implement and supervise activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and build skills.
• Communicate on a regular basis with facility staff, customer service and supervisors
• Identify and direct needed staff and equipment.
• Perform program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines.
• Train, mentor, set goals with and evaluate staff.
• Address program specific risk management issues.
• Interact with the youth through crafts, games, and other planned activities.
• Facilitate inclusion of special needs participants in your program.
• Manage accidents and incidents according to procedures
• Complete required reports/paperwork.
• Monitor program expenditures to ensure spending is in line with budget.
• Oversee general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.
• Attend supervisory and planning meetings
• Communicate on a regular basis with patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
• Report incidents of Child Abuse/Neglect observed by you or reported to you by a child.
• Perform duties of a Recreation 1 and 2, role modeling exemplary performance.

Schedule and hours:
The PAC -  Early June - August, 35 - 40hrs / week, 7:15 - 4:15pm, M-F

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Operations, functions and standards for assignment including programming, facility operations, and risk management;
• Effective supervision and customer service best practices;
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assignment. 
• Behavior management; childhood development and age appropriate crafts, games and activities; 
• Effective teaching techniques; 
• Safety and sanitation guidelines; and
• General knowledge of supervision practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Lead, motivate and direct others;
• Exercise initiative and independent decision making;
• Demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area;
• Actively participate in all activities
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills;
• Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public;
• Manage emergency/crisis situations
• Operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment;
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
• Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; 
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills; 
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; 
• Supervise and motivate staff; interact with a variety of patrons/participants; 
• Handle emergency situations as they arise; actively participate in all activities; and
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we're looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in related field preferred; AND 
2. One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

Position Specific Requirement

This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.

If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.  The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to deliver and set up equipment and supplies. Nature of the position is physically demanding and stressful, requiring constant safety awareness and attending to a wide variety of participant needs with periods of continuous demand.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Application consideration and wage calculation:

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application. Your application materials and any submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation. Incomplete information may result in disqualification and/or affect your starting wage.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies: All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

• Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation and your starting wage. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference.