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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
The City of San Marcos is looking for energetic individuals to staff our Spring Break Camp. The camp provides area children, ages 5 through 11, with a fun and educational Spring Break that includes games, activities, science experiments, crafts, and field trips! This is a temporary employment. The program is March 10-14, 2025, totaling one (1) week. There will be one (1) additional day of training the week before (training date TBD). Activity Leaders report to Youth Services Coordinator and Youth Services Specialist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs child supervision duties for both on and off campus program activities; administers first aid; enforces adherence to safety rules; fills out handwritten forms; performs safety inspections daily.Administers recreation activities on camp site including structured activities; movies, weekly special field trips, crafts, team building activities, and outdoor adventures. Maintains campus site area; cleans floors; picks up trash; cleans bathrooms and performs other janitorial work as needed.
DECISION MAKING- Must be able to perform duties safely and apply policies and procedures appropriately.
- Supervise children at all times.
- Must be able to facilitate an atmosphere that encourages challenge, learning, and growth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Ability to learn and administer first aid.
- Experience working with children required.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
JOB DIMENSIONS- Must be able to read city and departmental policies, procedure manuals and memos. Writing skills are necessary to prepare reports, activity logs, safety inspection forms and accident reports.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with site personnel, supervisors, program participants, and parents.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, vision, hearing and talking frequently; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing occasionally.
Working conditions involve indoor and outdoor work, in the heat, sun, high humidity and wind; occasionally exposed to swimming pool chemicals, slippery surfaces; noise around crowds and whistles.
Safety Sensitive Position.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.
View Our Benefits Guide.
BENEFITS
Retirement- Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - Individual trust replacing Social Security
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
Closing Date/Time: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of San Marcos, TX
Show moreThe City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents and maintaining our high quality of life. Business, industry, education, retail, and government make up the backbone of the San Marcos economy. The City of San Marcos works closely with all of our community partners to help our community become a thriving, job-producing city with opportunities for all.
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