• Youth Camp Leader

    City of Boise (Boise, ID)


    Youth Camp Leader

     

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    Youth Camp Leader

     

    Salary

     

    $15.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Boise, ID

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary - Up to 19 Hours

     

    Job Number

     

    23 -07033

     

    Department

     

    Parks & Recreation

     

    Division

     

    FBCC Operations

     

    Opening Date

     

    02/04/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/4/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

     

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    Summary Statement

    From art to drama, dance classes to fitness programs, nature tours or special events, toddlers to adults, Boise Parks and Recreation has a n affordable class , community program, or activity for everyone .

    Youth Camp Leader:

    + In a youth camp setting during the summer season, instructs and facilitates youth in various indoor/outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, orienteering, fishing, biking, canoeing/rafting, dance, arts and crafts, environmental education, teamwork/leadership activities, etc.

    + The majority of activity takes place outdoors in municipal parks in warm weather conditions.

    + Must be 18 years of age or older.

    + This position is designated as At-Will.

    Essential Functions

    Instructs and supervises youths ages 4-17 in recreational/educational activities in and around Boise. Works with Youth/Teen Camp Supervisor and administrative staff on program development and implementation. Responsible for the well-being of participants while taking part in scheduled activities. Identifies concerns or issues involving camps or participants and brings to the attention of supervisor.

     

    Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

    Requirements

    Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

    + Certification or demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the specific camp discipline/activity.

    + Ability to deal with individuals in a friendly and tactful manner;

    + work varied hours including evenings and weekends;

    + display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public, and other organizations;

    + communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;

    + complete assignments in a timely fashion;

    + understand and comply with all rules, policies, and regulations;

    + maintain prompt and regular attendance;

    + perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

    + 2 years experience working with youths from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

    + Certified in First Aid and CPR.

    Special Requirements

    Applicants must be able to pass:

    City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety- sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

     

    This position has responsibilities that require the person to work with minors or individuals with disabilities.

     

    Working Conditions

     

    The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Physical Efforts

    While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

    Working Environment

    The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions. Work includes protected exposure to bodily fluids.

     

    This position works: varying hours depending on camp times

     

    19-Hour Temporary

     

    All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits.

     

    4-Month Temporary

     

    All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment.

     

    8-Month Seasonal

     

    In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage.

     

    9-Month Temporary

     

    In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.

     

    Please visit our website for further details www.cityofboise.org (https://hr.cityofboise.org/)