Per Diem Recreation Specialist III - Summer Camp (20585234)

We invite We applications for the position of:
Summer Camp Recreation Specialist III
$23.16-27.59 hourly
Open Until Filled

The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is looking for enthusiastic, crafty,
creative, and energetic individuals to join our summer camp team!

About this role
Do you love to have fun? We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team! As a part of the camp team, staff will enjoy the challenges, triumphs, opportunities, responsibilities, laughs, rewards, and fun that make up each energizing and unique day at camp! This is a part-time, non-benefited position, 30-40 hours per week and limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year (July-June). Must be available from June 9th - August 9th.

Why Join our Department?

• Our staff are devoted to creating a fun, safe, and positive summer camp experience.
• Our Values; Respect, Creativity, Integrity, Transparency, and Inclusivity.
• What You Bring:
• Energy and Enthusiasm!
• Experience and passion for working with children.
• Experience working in summer camps.
• Education in Child Development, Recreation, or a related field.

Who You Are
You have a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and work well with others.
You have good judgment and make good decisions in a variety of situations.
You can communicate well with your co-workers and supervisors.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for elementary school children or teens.
• Supervise children on off-campus field trips.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Interact with parents, children, and staff daily.

What We Offer

• Become a natural leader! You will develop your leadership and management skills as you learn to work cooperatively with other staff members, teaching, and fostering positive child development throughout the summer.
• Create lasting friendships and memories! You will feel a personal sense of accomplishment and importance as you become a mentor and role model in the lives of children.
• Build your resume! Career benefits as a camp staffer include the development of essential management and communication skills.

Recreation Specialist III (ages 18 & up with experience/education):
In addition to the above duties, ability to work independently in developing specific activities and activity design. Ability to train and direct the work of other lower-level Recreation Specialists. Consistently exhibits good judgment and safety skills.

Are You Interested? Apply.
Application can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, submit online at www.calopps.org or e-mail applications to mvenneri@cityofsanmateo.org. Questions, contact Community Services Supervisor, Heather Murphy via email at hmurphy@cityofsanmateo.org or by phone at 650.522.7483. Applications are also available at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: 725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo 94401

Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis and must answer the following Supplemental question: “Did a current City of San Mateo employee refer you to this job?” “If yes, please provide their name.”

Fine Print The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.