Day Camp Assistant

Day Camp Assistant Seasonal Part-Time The Best Summer Starts at UCC! Join UCC this summer as a Day Camp Assistant and help bring energy, excitement, and fun to camp each day while supporting instructors and supervising campers. Discovery Camp serves students in grades 1-6, while Teen Camps serve students in grades 7-12. This seasonal summer position offers an engaging and rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on local youth. Camp Assistants can expect to work 20-40 hours per week during camp sessions. Assist instructors during classes. This may include classroom set-up or clean-up and engaging in activities with students Know the location of students during classes and activities Track parent drop-off and pick-up of students during the day Responsible for promoting a positive healthy environment for the students. Report all issues related to health and safety to the Youth Camp Coordinator Escort youth between classes and supervises those students needing care before/after classes and during the lunch hour Plan and lead games or other activities for camp participants on breaks between camp classes Serve as the camp point person during open swim time in the UCC pool Monitor and encourage appropriate student behavior. Follows UCC protocol regarding handling of behaviors and special needs and communicates issues to Youth Camp Coordinator Demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times Performs other duties as assigned Attend camp related training sessions required by Umpqua Community College

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work with minimal supervision Able to communicate effectively with students, UCC staff, and parents Must be at least 16 years of age One-year experience working with children in formal or informal setting First Aid/CPR Certification strongly encouraged

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following: A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following: Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

Request military service records: https://www.archives.

gov/veterans/military-service-records Veterans Preference information:

https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.