Grand Junction Parks and Recreation
About The Position
Summer Camp Recreation Leader 1 is the first level of fun at summer camp! This position provides support to the Recreation Leader 2 positions through daily, hands on interaction with camp participants. This interaction would include assisting camp participants with an activity, guiding campers on a field trip, mentoring campers to make good choices and working directly with Recreation Leader 2 and Site Supervisors to ensure the camp day is running smoothly. Summer camp participants range in age from 5 – 11 years. Camps run from Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
About Grand Junction Parks And Recreation
The recreation division offers a variety of programs for all ages. We have sports leagues for youth and adults, as well as a variety of camps, recreation programs, and aquatics offerings. Come join a dynamic team that helps create life-enriching experiences for all participants in our many programs.
About Our Culture
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You’ll Do
- Lead enriching, engaging and fun activities for camp participants
- Follow the lead of senior camp staff to work through daily schedule of events
- Mentor camper towards positive behavior choices
- Help to ensure compliance of all childcare license rules and regulations
- Come to camp everyday with an awesome attitude ready to interact with campers participating in enriching activities and field trips
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We’re Looking For
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
- Must be available from May 5 – August 8 from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and must be available to work 25-35 hours per week.
- Previous experience leading and/or volunteering with children.
- Applicant must have or be able to obtain a valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Applicant must be willing to attend all required trainings and certifications to obtain the ability to work in a childcare setting which are required by the State of Colorado.
- Enjoys interacting with children of all ages continually throughout the day.
- Ability to model organizational teamwork to exceptional performance levels, exhibit positive work ethic and to integrate efforts of the entire organization.
- Works well with people, treating everyone with respect and building trust.
- Takes appropriate initiative.
- Timely follow through on commitments.
- Delivers high quality work performance.
- Projects and maintains a positive image always.
- Works well as a team member in all interactions.
- Provides consistent high-quality service.
- Always puts safety first.
- Able to set and achieve goals with a strategy of continuous improvement.
Notice To Applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
Recreation positions will work between 30 and 35 hours per week. Season: May – August. Interviews will be completed the week of March 24th – March 28th. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email or phone call starting March 10th.
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction’s website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
In addition to their paychecks, seasonal employees of the City of Grand Junction receive the following benefits:
Paid Sick Time: Employees accrue Paid Sick Time at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year. Accrual begins on the employee’s date of hire. Paid Sick Time may be used for reasons related to mental or physical illness, injury, or health conditions. Unused Sick Time will be paid out upon separation of employment.
Parks & Recreation Benefits: Seasonal employees are eligible for Aquatics benefits if they work an average of 10 hours per week. Employees and their immediate family members may purchase a $25 annual Aquatics pass for use of the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool.
Paid Time Off: Seasonal employees working more than 1040 hours in the previous season accrue eight (8) hours of PTO at the beginning of their second season and accrue eight (8) additional hours with each season worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours. Balances do not carry over from year to year and, if not used, will be paid to the employee at the end of the season.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential, short-term counseling and referral system for employees.
457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Account: Seasonal employees who work over 1040 hours per year are eligible to participate in this tax deferred retirement savings plan.
Grand Junction Federal Credit Union: Offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, etc. Call them at (970) 243-1370 or visit them at 633 24 Road, Grand Junction, CO 8150.
Health Club: Crossroads Fitness Center offers City employees and their family members corporate club rates.
An Award-Winning Wellness Incentive Program: A program developed by the Wellness Committee to incentivize financial, physical, and mental health, an opportunity to earn savings on health insurance premiums, departmental wellness challenges and more!
Health Insurance: Part-time seasonal employees are not eligible for City paid health insurance but may be eligible for health care coverage through the Affordable Health Care Act. You can find more information regarding these plans by going to ConnectforHealthCO.com
