Date Submitted: 11/19/2024

Application Deadline: 12/15/2024

Position Title: Camp & After School Program Coordinator

Contact Name: Matt Casparius

Contact Email: mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov

Organization: Merrimack Parks & Recreation

Job Description

The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department has an immediate opening for a Full Time Year Round Camp & After School Program Coordinator who is responsible for managing and overseeing and managing all aspects of the Summer Day Camp program and the After School and School Vacation Week Programs.

The Summer Day Camp consists of a (9) nine week program for up to 120 children per week in Grades K – 5 at Naticook Day Camp and up to 50 participants in Grades 5 – 9 in the Camp Trek program. During the School Year; this individual will be responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the After School and School Vacation Week Programs, which can have up to 45 children per day in Grades K – 5.

The individual in this front line position will manage the day to day operations of these including program planning, staff & family relations, recruitment, and training and evaluation of the programs and of the employees working in the program. This position works in an indoor/outdoor environment and is often required to do several tasks expeditiously and concurrently. This position will require a great deal of interaction children and with the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

-Must be at least 21 years of age.

-Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education or related field is preferred. OR Combination of education and experience that indicates an ability to meet the requirements of the job are also acceptable.

-Must have a minimum of at least 2 years of supervisory level experience working in a summer camp; after school program youth education and development, or other related youth recreation programs.

-Previous experience supervising and managing High School & College aged staff.

-Current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain.

Position is full time year round with excellent Town benefits including health insurance which is paid 100% by the Town.

$22 - $25 per hour based on experience which translates to $45,760 -$52,000/yr

For complete details or to apply visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merrimacknh/jobs/4587190/camp-and-after-school-program-coordinator

Review of applications begins immediately.