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Day Camp Assistant

Salary

$18.79 - $22.85 Hourly

Location

Edmonds, WA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2025-012

Department

Parks, Recreation and Human Services

Opening Date

03/12/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Union Classification

Hourly

Social Security Notice

This position contributes to Social Security.

Application Requirements

A completed online application is required to be considered for this position. An incomplete application packet will disqualify you. Applicants may attach additional information that will assist us in the review and selection process.

+ Description

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Description

Applications received through Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.

Day Camp Program Details

+ The 2025 Day Camp Program will run from June 25th - August 29th. Training will take place for hired staff during the week leading up to the start of camp.

+ The 2025 Day Camp Program hours will be Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Staff hours are expected to be Monday - Friday, 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM.

+ There are four (4) 2025 Day Camp positions available.

About the Position

Under supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in providing the planning, organization, and implementation of effective, healthy, and safe school-aged youth recreation and instruction programs to include but not limited to in a classroom-like environment, and other day camp recreation activities. Candidate should have strong organizational, leadership and communication skills with a commitment to providing quality recreation and instruction activities to each and every youth participant.

New hires generally start between $18.79 and $20.72. Placement within the position's full wage scale is based on qualification and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is based on:

+ Hourly Pay Grade H-7. Between $18.79 and $22.85 per hour

About the Department

The City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Human Department serves as the community's key resource for providing parks, recreation and aquatic programs, maintaining parks, trails, open space and recreation facilities, street and public area landscapes, supporting culture and arts tourism, economic development and enhanced quality of life for its citizens and visitors. The City owns, operates, and maintains 47 parks and open space consisting of more than 230 acres, with 20,000 square feet of flower beds and a mile of shoreline, which is all maintained by Edmonds Parks Maintenance Division.

About the City

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,420 ( MRSC, 2024 (https://mrsc.org/research-tools/washington-city-and-town-profiles) ) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full–time-equivalent employees.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

+ Assist with and lead youth recreation programs.

+ Support classroom-like operations

+ Provide leadership and effective problem-solving skills.

+ Communicate with participants and guardians in a manner that favorably represents the City of Edmonds.

+ Monitor the safety of children.

+ Handle minor emergent situations that may arise as per city policy.

+ Assist with site operations as outlined in the program handbook.

+ Complete reports and file paperwork as needed.

+ Open and close facility as assigned.

+ Understand and follow current recreational department procedures.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned that are within the scope of this position classification.

Work is generally performed Monday through Friday and the incumbent may be assigned to either morning, afternoon shifts, or full day shifts as needed for the purpose of the program.

Required Knowledge of:

+ Conducting safe and healthy school-aged instruction.

+ Record-keeping techniques.

+ Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Required Skill in:

+ Communicating effectively in English.

+ Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective professional relationships.

+ Working with and providing positive influence, engagement and motivation to youth.

+ Planning and preparation of age-appropriate activities for youth

+ Preparing and maintaining basic records and reports.

+ Observing health and safety regulations.

+ Effective and efficient problem-solving techniques.

+ Neatness and organization.

+ Working effectively despite distractions and interruptions.

+ Remaining calm and professional in stressful situations

+ Effective prioritization and shifting priorities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

+ Must be 16 years of age or older.

+ Prior experience working with school-aged children is preferred.

+ One year of experience leading or teaching school-aged youth programs such as day camp or day care is preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

+ Current CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen Certification or ability to obtain by start date.

+ A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

+ Indoor and outdoor environment

+ Classroom environment

+ Constant distractions and/or interruptions

+ Sometimes loud and/or noisy

Physical Abilities:

To be successful in this position incumbent must be able to perform the below physical tasks with or without a reasonable accommodation:

+ Constantly seeing, hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating with others.

+ Frequently standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting at the waist, reaching above shoulders or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.

+ Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in order to maintain surveillance of participants and employees.

+ Frequently performs repetitive motions.

+ Occasionally walk up and down stairs

+ Occasionally operating a computer keyboard (typing) and other office equipment.

+ Occasionally sitting or otherwise remaining in a stationary position.

+ Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving or transporting up to 50 lbs.

Hazards:

+ Potential contact with potentially dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

+ Potential contact with sick children

Temporary, non-regular part time, and seasonal employees are ineligible for benefits other than WA State Paid Sick Leave, which accrues at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Some exceptions apply to certain seasonal positions that may be union-eligible following a certain number of hours worked.

The City of Edmonds follows the ACA required measurement and administration periods for all non-benefited employees in order to determine future eligibility as required by law.

01

The 2025 Day Camp Program will run from June 25th - August 29th. Training will take place for hired staff during the week leading up to the start of camp. Staff hours are expected to be Monday - Friday, 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM. Please list any dates that you will not be available due to prior commitments or enter N/A if you are available for all dates.

02

I already have my CPR, First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen certifications or will be able to obtain one by the start date, if selected.

+ Yes

+ No

03

As represented by your application do you have at least one year of experience leading or teaching school-aged youth programs such as day camp or day care.

+ Yes

+ No

+ No, but I have an equivalent combination of training, experience, knowledge and abilities.

04

Are you or will you be at least 16 years old by the start of the position?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Edmonds

Address

121 5th Ave N Edmonds, Washington, 98020

Phone

425-775-7740

Website

http://www.edmondswa.gov