Summer Camp Assistant

   

Position:         Summer Camp Assistant
Hours:             16-35 hours/week, July 1 – August 16; must attend orientation and training sessions; must be available to work a minimum of one full week morning and afternoon sessions OR two half day sessions.
Schedule:        8:45am-12:15pm/12:45pm-4:15pm/8:15am-4:15pm
Travel:             not applicable
Salary:             $16.28/hr - $23.42, DOE
Location:         Encompass Early Learning Center, 1407 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job working with young children? Do you have a passion for recreation and helping to create enjoyable, supportive environments for children? Do you enjoy playing with and engaging young children in arts and crafts activities? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to gain experience in the field of recreation.
Encompass is a private non-profit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters.  We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational, therapeutic services, and family enrichment programs for children ages 0-8 and their families.
DESCRIPTION:
Summer Camp Assistants are responsible for assisting the Lead Instructor with camp set up/clean up, supervising and assisting children as they engage in a variety of indoor and outside activities, promoting a fun environment, and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with check-in/out.
• Assist with set-up/clean-up of activities, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist with preparation/distribution of snacks and supervision of lunchtime.
• Assist with overall safety and supervision of camp participants.
• Play with and maintain awareness of camp participants – where they are and what they are doing.
• Assist with toileting/diapering.

• 14 years of age or older.
• Ability to work with children in a positive, energetic and nurturing manner.
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to relate to camp participants in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Ability to follow the instructions of the Lead Instructor.
• Present a neat, clean appearance at all times.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking or standing, and may involve some running.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

• Reliable transportation.
• Participation in the employee orientation, including the Mandated Reporter Training, pass a required background check and provide documentation that meets I-9 requirements. Camps are enrollment driven and may be canceled with minimal notice.
• Required by first day of employment:

• First aid and CPR card
• Food and Beverage Handler’s Permit