Assistant Program Director - Summer Camps

Job Description

Position: Assistant Program Director (Summer Camps)

Rate: $20.00/hour

Application Deadline: on-going/continuous

Foothills is looking for outstanding leaders for the summer season. Assistant Program Director's are responsible for coordinating the daily operation of their summer camp. They provide leadership and instructional supervision for staff and interact daily with children and families. This position works closely with their teams, developing creative and fun traditions that make each camp unique.

Experience and Skills

Essential Duties

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Elementary Education, Human Services or directly related field. OR Associate’s degree in directly related field and one (1) year full time experience working in a similar setting school age children. OR Three (3) years of full-time experience working in a similar setting with school age children.
• Must meet appropriate Director requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Human Services upon hire.
• Possession of current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions.
• Administer Medication certification preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment. Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.
• Satisfactory criminal background check including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review.

Job Benefits

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena  
• FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)  
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week , free driving range and more! )  
• Discounts on other recreation programs/classes  
• Flexible schedule  
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)  
• Wellness P rogram - earn points for additional program discounts/free classes  
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)  
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan  

About us

Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.