Camp Fire USA - Site Supervisor

General Description of Duties: To work in partnership with team members, school staff, community volunteers, youth and parents to coordinate and implement an after school enrichment program aimed to achieve Camp Fire’s and Hillsboro Parks and Recreation’s mission and outcomes.





Examples of Work:


• Direct supervision of 3 other part-time staff members in conjunction with program partners


• Facilitate youth participation in enrichment activities


• Coordinate recruitment and retention of program participants and volunteers


• Coordinate field trips logistics (permission slips, transportation)


• Oversee curriculum planning and implementation (homework, service-learning, recreation/sports, art’s and crafts)


• Oversee discipline of students (behavior contracts, parent/school staff contact)


• Coordinate team meetings for planning and debriefing activities


• Coordinate attendance tracking (unexcused absences, early releases etc.)


• Coordinate and implement BLAST training for new staff


• Develop and maintain relationship with school principal, teachers, and school counselors


• Establish and maintain relationships with youth, parents, and school staff


• Assist management in evaluating progress toward outcomes


• Recommend program adjustments as appropriate


• Other duties as assigned





Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


• Knowledge and skills required to implement a work plan


• Knowledge of current youth development theories/approaches and child/adolescent development


• Knowledge of basic principles regarding group work and facilitation, conflict resolution, and behavior management


• Training and public speaking skills


• Ability to work in and facilitate a team environment


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks


• Ability to maintain focus and energy throughout the program year


• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with youth


• Ability to consult and involve youth in a variety of participatory roles





Valued Qualities:


• High level of energy and enthusiasm


• Willingness to be flexible regarding time and availability


• A team player and self-starter


• Dedicated to the success of BLAST’s program model





Acceptable Experience and Training:


• Education or training equal to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position


• A minimum of two years experience working with youth 6-12 years of age


• Background that indicates a working knowledge of youth development and programming


• Experience that indicates individual’s commitment to viewing the client as a resource





Compensation: $12.50 - $13.50 @ 25-30 hours a week


Work Schedule: Ten (10)-month position, early September – mid June, approximately 1:00 – 5:30 p.m.





To inquire about the position or to apply submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Pam Cummings, Recreation Program Supervisor, 503.681.5369, email pamc@ci.hillsboro.or.us or Deanne Moskal, Washington County Area Director, 503-224-7800 X 132, email dmoskal@portlandcarmpfire.org.


Visit www.portlandcampfire.org or www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec for more information. EOE.