City of Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Working under direction of the Camp Supervisor - Franke, the incumbent assists in the operation of the Franke Park Day Camp. The incumbent assumes the responsibility for the care, supervision, and instruction of groups of youth (4 to 17 years old), greets public, and answers questions.  The incumbent assists the Camp Supervisor - Franke with ideas and suggestions for program development and improvement.  The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists Supervisor with the following:
• Interviews and hires staff;
• Orders supplies and equipment;
• Trains counselors (staff);
• Handles daily operations;
• Handles emergencies and other related problems;
• Requests maintenance and/or repairs;
• Disciplines campers and staff;
• Implements large group management plan;
• Learns duties of Supervisor and acts in Supervisor’s place during his/her absence;
• Assists Supervisor as needed;
• Greets campers and parents;
• Maintains swim test records;
• Assigns campers to groups;
• Meets with Day Camp committee;
• Verifies camper information;
• Contacts parents with any problems or concerns regarding campers;
• Meets with Day Camp Supervisor to discuss problems.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives department vehicle to pick up supplies;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management.  If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor.  Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises counselors in cooperation with or in absence of the Camp Supervisor - Franke.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a four year college degree in education, environmental education, recreation or related field;
• Two years experience in recreation, education, outdoor education or a related field;
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Possess knowledge of and/or willingness to learn principles of basic camping skills, nature education, and outdoor education and recreation;
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively while teaching various outdoor skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with departmental managers, operating staff and the general public.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Level of instructions is generally accepted but is not always clearly applicable.  Judgment is needed in selecting the most pertinent guidelines in interpreting precedents and in adapting to standards set by the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department.  Incumbent is involved with moderate duties with substantial intricacy involving variables or considerations with inter-relationships.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Incumbent makes substantial contributions involving non-routine decisions and recommendations.  The purpose and desired results are indicated any anticipated and/or unusual problems are discussed with the supervisor.  Deviations from guidelines must be referred to the supervisor.  Incumbent has contact with persons employed by other organizations or with public.  The purpose of contacts is to render service, giving explanation, interpret policies and maintain coordination.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – Required for Continued Employment

• Valid Indiana Driver's License as individual will use Parks Department vehicle for deliveries.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR by the American Heart Association within two weeks of employment (provided by the City’s Risk Management Department).
• Certified as a ServSafe Food Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Incumbent has sustained exposure to dust, hazardous conditions with exposure to inclement weather and various temperature changes.  Incumbent is exposed to recurring work conditions involve chance of injury.