ACTIVITY SPECIALIST
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT/STATUS: Program Staff
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Seasonal
DEPARTMENT: Camp Jotoni
JOB SUMMARY: Provide nature based activities to campers in season.
LOCATION: As per the need of the service; generally work is performed at the Camp facility. Remote and office work to be determined by Camp Director.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director
DIRECTION OF OTHERS: All Camp personnel and participants.
POSITION WITHIN TABLE OF ORGANIZATION: See Table of Organization
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree in Special Education, Physical Education or related area preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: A minimum of two years of administrative camping experience required. Similar experience with adults/children with developmental disabilities also required. Demonstrates ability to exercise professional judgment necessary. Must have good ability to interpret agency policy-philosophy; and to direct/supervise program staff. High degree of confidentiality necessary.
EQUIPMENT: Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license and be considered insurable by the Agency’s auto insurance carrier. Must be capable of driving a van or, if necessary, another vehicle. Must be capable of operating other recreational or programmatic equipment as needed.
JUDGMENT AND INITIATIVE: Must demonstrate high degree of creativity and independent direction; must work well with minimum supervision.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must communicate well both orally and in writing in English with all levels of staff, families, outside persons and service recipients.
WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: The behavior of consumers may change dramatically without obvious cause, which may create, at times, hazardous situations. High degree of understanding and application of appropriate safety measures and remediation required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: This job description and specifications are not intended and should not be construed to be an accurate list of all job responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle requirements of the position within this Agency.
Vaccination Requirements: Candidate must be able to provide proof of vaccination pursuant to Executive order 290.
Equal Opportunity Employer