Description Do you enjoy being outdoors for the summer? Do you like working with children? Here is the perfect summer job! The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department is seeking experienced staff to teach Centrum campers, ages 6-15, various activities involving nature, games, sports, arts and crafts, while attending camp. Camp Specialist positions will be responsible for developing and implementing specific themes and activities to an assigned group of campers daily while working closely with their counselors. Activities focus on developing a child\'s natural sense of curiosity, having fun, being creative and fostering their imagination while building relationships with peers. Plan, organize, and lead appropriate and engaging age appropriate small and large group specific themed activities each week. Develop, lead, and actively participate with children in various age-appropriate activities. Participate in daily meetings/planning sessions with other camp staff and communicate to the camp director any conflicts, questions, concerns, or parent comments. Be able to effectively monitor behavior while using appropriate discipline techniques. Help to maintain a safe, clean summer program site. Ensure a high level of program quality and work to establish a positive relationship with all program participants and their families. Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision. Serve as a positive role model to youth and teens. Help write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group. Identify and respond to camper behavior issues. Communicate with parents about participants\' experiences and report concerns to the Camp Director. Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance. Know, enforce, and follow safety guidelines/emergency procedures associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers safety and their whereabouts at all times. Render first-aid when necessary in view of the department\'s policy. Arrive to work on time, as scheduled. Have full availability for training prior to camp. Must have the ability to lead and participate in indoor and outdoor camp activities which include, but are not limited to, physical games and activities, bending, lifting, walking, standing for long periods of time, swimming, team building initiatives and game and room set up which may include lifting up to 30 pounds. Shift: Interested in working a schedule that does not include evenings or weekends? 8:45am - 4:15pm, Monday through Friday, with the opportunity for additional hours per week. This position is seasonal (June 21, 2024 through August 2, 2024). Must be available to commit to working a minimum of 4 weeks out of the 6 weeks of programs and attend orientation on Friday, June 21, 2024. Camp Specialist Positions Available: Art Specialist Cooperative Games Specialist Team Building Specialist Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) Specialist Salary: The salary range for this position is \$16.25 - \$17.25 per hour. Qualifications Have at least three years teaching experience and/or strong background knowledge in field ? Ability to work with and adapt activities to various age groups Candidates must be flexible and creative Must hold valid CPR/First Aid Certifications at time of hire Minimum Age Requirements: 18 years of age by June 21, 2024