DPR Summer 2024: Discovery Camp

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada DC Department of Human Resources Full time

General Job Information

Job Summary

Discovery Camp Facilitators  will use a theme-based curriculum to help children get to know themselves and the world around them. Camp participants will participate in daily morning meetings, arts and crafts activities, explorations, Drop-Everything-And-Read (DEAR), games, sports, and choice activities.

Discovery Camp Assistant Facilitators will use a theme-based curriculum to help children get to know themselves and the world around them. Camp participants will participate in daily morning meetings, arts and crafts activities, explorations, Drop-Everything-And-Read (DEAR), games, sports, and choice activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Facilitator

Supervise 20-30 youth ages 6-10 and keep them safe at all times  Create and nurture a structured camp environment with constant opportunities for learning and growth for children  Create and implement project-oriented activities through use of a prescribed curriculum  Create a positive environment with high expectations for staff and children  Provide feedback and direction to staff team to meet camp goals  Communicate clear and positive expectations and plans to parents  Implement positive behavior management techniques to redirect camper behavior  Swim with and monitor pool safety for campers during all swim sessions  Complete daily administrative duties daily (, scheduling, attendance, planning, emailing)  Comply with personnel policies for camp staff 

Assistant Facilitator

Assist Lead Facilitator with all camp functions daily  Supervise group of 6–10-year-old children and keep them safe at all times Engage with campers for entirety of tour of duty  Plan, prepare and implement engaging summer camp activities  Swim with and monitor pool safety of campers during all swim sessions  Use positive strategies and techniques to redirect camper behavior  Comply with personnel policies for camp staff 

Minimum Qualifications/Education/ Experience

Facilitator

At least 21 years of age  Available to attend training and work every day of summer camp from June 19 - August 18, 2023  At least 3 years of experience working with youth groups ages 6-10  At least 2 years of leadership experience  Passionate about working with youth  Demonstrated success creating and leading a safe and structured environment for children  Ability to plan and implement engaging activities for youth using a prescribed curriculum  Possess a creative, hard-working, energetic, organized, professional, flexible, and team-oriented disposition  Possess a positive, problem solving attitude in the face of challenges  Reflective and responsive to feedback  Comfortable using email as a main form of communication with supervisors 

Assistant Facilitator

At least 18 years of age  Available to attend training and work every day of summer camp from June 19 - August 18, 2023 At least 2 years of experience working with groups of 6–10-year-old children  Leads children by always setting a positive example  Ability to plan and implement engaging activities for children  Takes direction and feedback with ease and implements tasks with a positive attitude Possess a creative, hard-working, energetic, organized, professional, flexible, and team-oriented disposition 

Other Significant Facts

Area of Consideration: This position is part of the Pathway to Government Employment Partnership Program. District residents who received a high school diploma from the District of Columbia Public Schools or a District public charter school or received a GED or its equivalent from the District of Columbia will receive priority consideration for this entry-level position. Applicants must provide a high school transcript, GED certificate, high school diploma, or other applicable documentation along with verification of District residency before the District government may extend a final offer of employment.

Tour of Duty: Varies

Salary :

Facilitator: $24/ hr. Assistant Facilitator: $18/ hr.

Position Designation : This position is designated as a Protection Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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