Southwest Community Center

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1 Director Mike Abbaté * Commissioner Amanda Fritz Positions below can be found throughout s entire camp program; openings may vary for each camp. These positions are seasonal positions with work hours determined weekly by participant registration, weather, employee experience & performance. Upon receipt of a completed application, applicants with the most experience, qualifications and availability will be contacted for an interview. Mandatory staff training days will be held in early June. For full consideration, summer camp position applications are due on the below dates. CAMP APPLICATIONS DUE: Returning Staff: Monday 2/24 New Staff: Monday 3/10 Mandatory Staff Training Dates: June 7, 8, &14 Camp Weeks: 6/16/14-8/29/14, 11 weeks Certifications Required: CPR (preferably infant/child), First Aid; Medication Administration (Director and Asst. Director Only) CAMP DIRECTOR Age Requirement: 20 & Over Job Description: This position is accountable to the Recreation Coordinator and Camp Coordinator and is the liaison between center management, park staff, and camp staff. They are responsible for the overall running, management, and supervision of the day camp program. Directors train & supervise counselors & junior leaders, interact with staff, respond professionally to parents questions & complaints, are the primary contact with parents during morning check-in and throughout the day, work within budget, prepare weekly activity & staffing schedules, maintain paperwork, enforce camp rules & policies, lead weekly staff meetings, motivate staff, perform staff evaluations, and lead by example. Specialty Areas: Preschool, Preschool Nature, General Youth Day Camp, Sports & Skateboarding. Pay Range: $11 - $13/hr CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Age Requirement: 18 & Over Job Description: The Assistant director works directly with the camp director & is a liaison between the director & counselors. They are responsible for the on-site daily flow of camp, ensuring the schedule is being followed, adapting to the unexpected, is a resource to staff for activities & problem solving, plans weekly theme-based activities, motivates staff & campers, afternoon parent contact for check-out, and redirects staff & campers when necessary. Specialty Areas: Preschool, General Day Camp & Sports. Pay Range: $11-13/hr DAY CAMP COUNSELOR Age Requirement: 15 & Over Job Description: Camp Counselors are responsible for planning, leading, supervising, & cleaning up for a variety of theme-based sports, games, crafts, cooking, science, and nature activities. Counselors participate, energize, interact, and supervise campers in all activities including swimming, field trips, and lunch to ensure participation, safety & fun! Specialty Areas: Preschool, Preschool Nature, General Youth Day Camp, Sports, Skateboarding & Before/After Care. Pay Range: $ /hr INCLUSION ASSISTANT Age Requirement: 20 & Over Job Description: Inclusion Assistants provide one on one support to campers with physical, developmental, and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into daily camp life. Inclusion Assistants make adaptations to activities and crafts in order to ensure the camper s successful participation. They are responsible for communicating with parents, counselors, and other staff regarding the needs of the participant. Inclusion Assistants may need to assist children under the age of 12 with toileting, changing, and/or swimming. They are assigned to individual campers each week and not to any one camp or program. Camps may include sports, games, crafts, cooking, science, nature, fieldtrips, and swimming depending on the participant age (3-12yrs) and abilities. Pay Range: $9.25 $11.25/hr BEFORE CARE /AFTER CARE LEAD Age Requirement: 18 & Over Job Description: This position is responsible for the Before Care or After Care Program that serves all SWCC Day Camps. Lead staff supervises counselors & junior leaders; interact with staff; respond professionally to parent s questions & complaints & are the primary contact with parents during parent check-in/check-out; plan activities; and lead by example. Work Schedule: Mon Fr, 6:45-9:30am or 4:30-6:30pm *This position combinable with a ½ day camp counselor Pay Range: $ position in another camp FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SWCC CAMPS! Visit our website give us a ring at or stop by SWCC and pick up a program guide.

2 Personal Information Availability Summer Camp 2014 Recreation Application All applications received will be reviewed and the most qualified, experienced & available candidates will receive interviews. Supplemental questions required with application. Resumes are encouraged. All Camp Staff must be available for the entire season from June 16th through August 29th. Mandatory staff training days are June 8, 9, 15 &17. Applicants must also be available for an in-person interview between March 24th and May 4th and pass a Criminal Background Check to be eligible for hire. All positions require 1st Aid/CPR certifications. APPLICATION DEADLINES: Returning Staff - Monday 2/24/14 New Staff - Monday 3/10/14 Name: Current Address: City: State: Zip: Permanent Address: City: State: Zip: - List any dates you will be unable to work (If you are selected for employment and request time off after your hire, your request may not be approved).: What is the last date you will be able to report to work? I can attend all mandatory trainings on Sat 6/7, Sun 6/8, Evening of Fri 6/13 I am available for an in-person interview between 3/24 and 5/4. Have you worked for Portland Parks & Recreation previously? Yes No If yes, please please include this work in your employment history section (attach a sheet if necessary). Number of hours per week you prefer to work: 5 to to to to 40 Time of day you are available to work (circle all that apply): Cell Phone ( ) - Education: High School: GED or Graduation Year: (circle last year completed) College: Graduation Year: Major: APPLYING FOR: Circle the position/s that best fits your skills & abilities AND rank the camp/s you d prefer to work for each position you choose: 1 = Very Interested 2 = Interested 3 = Would Accept Camp Director: Preschool Preschool Nature General Youth Sports Skateboarding Assistant Director: Preschool Preschool Nature General Youth Sports Skateboarding Camp Counselor: Preschool Preschool Nature General Youth Sports Skateboarding Inclusion Asst.: Preschool Preschool Nature General Youth Sports Skateboarding I am a new applicant to Southwest C.C. Important! Return application with copies of certifications to: 6820 SW 45th Ave. Portland, OR Attn: Summer Staff I am returning/existing staff from Southwest C.C. The following information has direct bearing on consideration for employment. We heavily weigh hiring decisions in favor of those who have full availability. It is critical for camp staff to be present each week. Camp Dates: 6/7-6/8, 6/13 & 6/14, 6/16-8/29/14 7-9am, Before Care 9-1pm, AM 1-5pm, PM 5-6pm, After Care 9-5pm, Full Day Days of week available to work: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Any Other comments regarding your work schedule or in general: Hours and schedules are determined by program registration, demand, facility need, weather, mobility, and employee experience/ performance. Staff are placed in programs as needed and we cannot guarantee your choice of hours or days requested.

3 Portland Parks & Recreation - Your responses to the following questions regarding your ability, experience & training will determine whether you are given further consideration in the selection process. Please include ages/populations and training relative to the position for which you are applying. If you need additional space, please attach a separate sheet of paper. Resumes recommended in addition to the supplemental application questions. 1. What training & experience do you have teaching & managing groups of children? Provide examples of the different activities you have lead with youth. Please include the ages and the group size. Supplemental Questions 2. What experience do you have organizing activities? Describe a program, activity or event that you have planned and prepared for. What were you responsible for? 3. What experience do you have mentoring others? Share any opportunities you have had to mentor or supervise other staff, volunteers or younger youth. Please include the ages, group size and your responsibilities. 4. What unique training, skills and interests would you bring to SWCC camp programs? Please provide specific examples of activities. i.e. Collage art, soccer coach for 1st graders, raise chickens, play harmonica, ODS counselor, volunteer for special olympics, etc. Arts & Crafts: Camps Songs, Skits, Music: Science/Nature: Group Games: Sports: Other: Use T, P, or E to mark the areas in which you have recent (P)articipation Experience, (T)eaching Experience, or (E)ducation/Training. Skills Camp Songs/Skits Arts/Crafts Table Games Team Building Science/Nature Nature Based Ed Theater Music Dance 2-5 yr 6-8 yr 9-12 yr 13 yr+ 2-5 yr 6-8 yr 9-12 yr 13 yr+ Basketball Soccer Lacrosse Volleyball Gymnastics Baseball Flexibility/Stretch Active Group Games Low-Activity Games 2 Summer Recruitment

4 Portland Parks & Recreation - Employment History References Please list your employment and/or volunteer history. Begin with your most recent experience. List Professional and/or Volunteer References: 1. Name: Phone #: 2. Name: Phone #: 3. Name: Phone #: Certifications Certifications Issuing Agency Issue Date Expiration Date First Aid/CPR EPI Pen Other Copies of all certifications must be attached to this completed application. Certification must be current through duration of employment. You are financially responsible for obtaining your own certification or making yourself available to take a city class at no pay. Certifications must be completed and on file by date of employment. 3

5 How did you hear about this job? School Newspaper Job Fair Internet Employment Agency Other: Referred by Current Portland Parks Employee: Other Information Name of Applicant: (please print) I understand that if hired by Portland Parks & Recreation, my employment is part-time, seasonal, and atwill. I further understand that I am not guaranteed a certain number of hours. Hours and schedules are determined by program demand, facility need, weather, mobility, and employee experience. I have made no willful misrepresentations, omissions, or falsifications. I am aware that should investigation disclose such misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions in the information I have submitted in the application process, my application will be rejected. If, after acceptance for employment, subsequent investigation should disclose misrepresentation, falsification, or omission, it will be just cause for immediate dismissal. SIGNATURE: DATE: Have you ever been convicted or paid a fine for an offense other than minor traffic violations or juvenile offenses? Yes No If yes, please attach a separate sheet of paper and give details (date, charges, any disposition, etc). Include DWI, Hit and Run, and other similar traffic offenses. Conviction history will not automatically prevent hiring. However, if you have been convicted and you do not so indicate, and such conviction is discovered in pre-employment or subsequent background checks, you will either not be hired or you will be terminated. Office Use Only NEW RETURNING Applicant Name: Received: Set-up Interview Date: Time: Date: Initials: Interview Score: Score: Initials: References Checked Employment Verified Date: Initials: Notes: Hire: No, Date Notified: Initials: Yes, Date Notified: Initials: Position: Hire Confirmation Letter Training Information Hourly Wage: Commissioner Amanda Fritz Director Mike Abbaté Sustaining a healthy park and recreation system to make Portland a great place to live, work and play. Summer Hiring Portland Parks & Recreation 6820 SW 45th Ave. Portland, OR