RECREATION INSTRUCTOR B (LEAD)

job description

SCHEDULE Approximately 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday; 8-hour shifts which may start as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 5:30 p.m.; possible one (1) overnight shift on Thursday, August 7 th ; tentative Zoo Camp dates: June 12-August 8, 2025; the tentative start date for Lead Instructor may be as early as April 21, 2025
DUTIES / JOB DESCRIPTION
T his is an at-will exempt intermittent position which can be terminated at any time without cause.
Assists professional Zoo employees in planning, organizing and conducting a comprehensive program of community recreation activities; and does related work.
Distinguishing Features
The Assistant Camp Director assists the Camp Director and/or Education Curators in the coordination of camp activities and assistant assignments. They also have the responsibility to oversee the well-being of the instructors, counselors and campers.
Examples of Duties:
Supervise and occasionally assist camp instructors, counselors and assistants in camp programs; assist in training the summer camp staff in the performance of their duties; assist the Education Curators in the coordination of the overall camp program. The Assistant Director may also act as a liaison between camp administration and the summer camp staff as well as the first point for parent questions/concerns. Maintain radio contact with all staff and security. Wear camp cell phone at all times. Handle all logistics for program, including check-in procedure, etc. Print out check-in sheets and schedules each day. Coordinate each camp and ensure that each is equipped with appropriate supplies. Keep staff on track. Maintain craft and snack areas.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
• College degree with a background in biology, zoology, education or psychology preferred
• Experience teaching and instructing children (Pre-K to 8th grade) required
• Ability to learn the principles, practices and methods of organizing, conducting and directing camp activities; the use of facilities and equipment; administrative policies and procedures; the principles and techniques of first-aid; the ability to organize, instruct and participate actively in a wide variety of camp activities; the ability to prepare written reports; the ability to communicate and deal with other people and the ability to supervise volunteer workers.

• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Bilingual is a plus.

• Must be available to work holidays and the entire duration of summer camp

Physical Requirements
Strength to perform average lifting of less than 5 pounds and occasionally over 15 pounds; body agility and equilibrium for activities including touring and games; back and leg coordination for activities involving stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Zoo Camp requires daily walks (a minimum of 30-45 minutes) through the Zoo andmay walk 2 or more miles per day.

How to apply

Interested candidates should email an updated resume or a completed City application to lazoo.personnel@lacity.org and the subject line must include:

REC INSTRUCTOR (LEAD) - CAMP 2025

Resumes and/or applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, or until sufficient applications have been received. The Los Angeles Zoo reserves the right to pre-screen all resumes in order to arrive at a more a manageable candidate pool.

*2025 program subject to funding availability.

Summer Jobs

Closing Date/Time: 3/20/25

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