SEASONAL - Day Camp Leader for Youth with Disabilities (PT Rec & Camp Support)About the Job: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeks an energetic, positive Day Camp Leader for children with disabilities - ages 6 to 18.Job Type:Seasonal
Work Schedule:Discovery - Monday - Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OR TeenSCOPE - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No work the week of June 29 - July 3.Work Location:1628 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, CO
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).
Anticipated dates of employment are from May through July. Work schedule will be weekdays, vary depending on camp location, and be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Total hours worked not to exceed 1,500 annually.As a Day Camp Leader, you will:- Assist with planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of age and ability-appropriate programs for youth ages 6 – 18 with disabilities modeling both Recreation Services Program Standards and the State of Colorado Childcare Licensing Guidelines; ensure the quality of all programs
- Engage positively with children and maintain strong communication and relationships with parents/caregivers and staff
- Maintain open communication with Camp Director, Camp Supervisor, and coworkers regarding program and participants
- Assist with implementing activities for special events and comply with facility setup/takedown procedures and returning program space as it was received
- Comply with pertinent City and divisional policies and procedures as well as State Licensing Guidelines
- Assist the Camp Director with completing program and administrative reports accurately and on time, documenting behaviors per Behavior Management Guidelines, and reporting accidents or concerns to the Camp Supervisor
- Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and trainings, and complete State Licensing certifications as required
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:- Knowledge of child developmental stages and positive behavior management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to prioritize, think, and work independently; problem solve; and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Excellent leadership skills
- Have six months or more of experience and/or education related to working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working in a day camp setting
- Have three months (460 hours) of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience working with school-age children
- Possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, First Aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certifications
Physical Demands:This position requires the ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend and lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
