City of Walnut Creek Summer Camp Jobs

Please note: The City of Walnut Creek is no longer accepting applications for Day Camp and Sports Camp programs. If you have already submitted an application, you will be notified of their application status by May 10th, 2008.

The Recreation Division is seeking energetic individuals who want to have fun this summer. As a Recreation Division employee, you will gain knowledge and develop skills in leadership, public relations, conflict resolution, safety awareness and teamwork, while building lifelong friendships. Job experience is not always necessary, but applicants must display a good work ethic, sense of teamwork, and a willingness to help strengthen our community and foster human development through the exciting field of recreation.

We offer five different Day Camp programs for children. Leaders direct games, arts & crafts, songs, and trips.

Training Week for all Staff June 16-20

Camp Tenderfoot Ages 3-5 June 23 � August 8 Held at Heather Farm Community Center. Monday � Thursday 9:30 am � 12:00 am.		Camp Playground Ages 4-6 June 23 � August 15 Held at Foothill Middle School. Monday � Friday 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Just for Kids Day Camp Ages 6-12 June 23 � August 15 We have two day camp sites 1) Walnut Heights Elementary 2) Valle Verde Elementary Monday � Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Shifts are 4-9 hours daily and schedules are made weekly		A.A.A. Ages 5-13 June 23-July 25 Held at Walnut Creek Intermediate This camp provides morning and afternoon care for the City�s Civic Art�s Education summer school. Monday � Friday 7:00 � 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon � 6:00 p.m.
Sports Mini-Camp Ages 9-13 June 23 � August 22 Held at Foothill Middle School. Monday � Friday 7:00 am � 6:00 pm Shifts are 4-9 hours daily and schedules are made bi-weekly

Recreation Leader

15 years and older
$9.00 - $10.00 hr.
Responsibilities:
Assist Sr. Leaders in organizing and leading activities
Active participation in all activities, trips and swim days
Provide for safety of children
Initiate interaction with children
Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
One year of volunteer or paid experience with children
One year of completed high school education
Ability to engage in physical activity
CPR & First Aid Certification desirable
Ability to work at a number of different sites throughout the city

Senior Recreation Leader

18 years and older
$11.75 - $12.75 hr
Responsibilities:
Plan and organize activities for assigned site
Supervise children and provide for their safety
Enthusiastically lead activities and set example for Recreation Leaders
Maintain attendance records and provide written reports upon request
Interact with parents and staff to create a cohesive working team
Requirements:
Two years paid work experience in a day or resident camp setting
Ability to engage in physical activity
CPR & First Aid certification desirable
Ability to work at a number of different sites throughout the city.

For information on Sports Day Camp, please email Wes Allnutt or call (925) 943-5899 x426.

For all other Camp programs, please email John Remensperger or call (925) 943-5899 x429