Company Description  

TMDA is positively renowned as a Talent Solutions and Human Resources Advisory organization. We provide a consultative approach in partnering with our clients and members of their team. Our HR Solutions group serve as an extension of the clients; thereby providing compliant growth at a scalable and sustainable rate. 

Firm Principles

Our Mission: Our mission is to connect quality talent with projects they are passionate about, while helping our clients achieve mission critical deliverables to support their organizational goals.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most trusted Human Resources Consulting Company by providing exceptional advisory services to both our clients and our candidates through maintaining the highest standards in the process.
Our Values: TMDA follows these core values, not just within our organization, but also with our clients and employees placed with them; Accountability, Empowerment, Inclusion, Originality & Ubiquity. TMDA operates with integrity and transparency.

Most Direct Client Benefits:

• Pay Transparency State Ranges Depending on Location
  • California | Colorado | Connecticut | Maryland | Nevada | New York | Rhode Island | Washington
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401K
• Paid Federal Holidays
• HSA, FSA, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Responsibilities:

Employees in this position are responsible for assisting the Recreation Supervisor to implement a safe and well-rounded summer camp program while directing and supervising Summer Camp staff members and providing a wide variety of activities for campers.

• Participates in orientation training by becoming familiar with and implements camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual.
• Greets the public; answers questions about registered participants from parents; meets parents/legal guardians/care providers daily or as needed and discusses the camper's week with them.
• Implements behavior management strategies according to the guidelines stated in the Summer Camp Staff manual. Discusses these strategies with Summer Camp Directors.
• Organizes and sets up programs and activities; gathers materials, supplies and equipment for use in implementing plans; and supervises recreation activities.
• Resolves differences that may arise at camp.
• Performs special needs assessments and determination of appropriate accommodations. Conducts special needs research. Engage departmental participants and/or parents to obtain information. Observes program participants.  Trains summer camp staff members on special needs accommodations.
• Participates in all activities with campers. Encourages and facilitates camper's participation in all activities by implementing appropriate strategies with supervisory staff.
• Opens and closes the summer camp program, checking the summer camp designated area for any safety issues and reporting any maintenance issues within this area.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, and regulations of the Parks & Recreation Department and the City.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of camp utilized by campers and camp staff. Completes assigned job duties.  Stores supplies appropriately after use.
• Works as Summer Camp Director and/or any Summer Camp staff member should an emergency arise.
• Responsible for assisting the Special Events Coordinator with overseeing the daily operations of each of the summer camp locations.
• May be responsible for purchasing supplies, field trip admissions and other items necessary for the implementation of summer camp with a City Purchasing Card.
• Monitors campers' actions and activities to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of field trips and activities for the children.
• Ensures the safe and appropriate conduct of campers; addresses chronic misconduct to prevent injuries to campers, staff, or the public.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates Summer Camp directors.
• Reacts quickly, calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge and understanding of how to lead and/or participate in all aspects of camp activities.
• Knowledge of behavior-management techniques.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of child development process and needs of youth.
• Knowledge of group management techniques.
• Knowledge of the limited abilities of youth as it relates to their ability to participate in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of environmental factors that could have a negative effect on campers, such as bad weather, or water hazards.

• Ability to coordinate weekly activities for youth.
• Ability to supervise, direct and evaluate assigned Summer Camp staff members.
• Ability to appropriately apply safety regulations to those youth participating in summer day camp.
• Ability to observe each camper daily and check for cuts, bruises, skin rashes, or other indications of illness or injury.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for campers, including attitude, punctuality, treating others with respect, sportsmanship, etc.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and initiate necessary action.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with camp participants, parents of campers, and other camp employees.
• Ability to offer guidance in-group and camp wide activities.
• Ability to astutely observe, assess, determine and recommend accommodations for Summer Camp program participants with special needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure that all camper's needs are met in a fair and appropriate way.
• Ability to remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency and in stressful situations.
• Ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for group problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to keep camp supplies and equipment in good shape.
• Ability to work with a variety of age and skill levels.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree required.  
• Special Needs experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Maintenance of clean driving record is required.

Travel Requirements:  

This position will involve no travel.

Physical Demands:

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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities. 

Maryland Applicants: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. 

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Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with Company's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation.

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Additional Information 

TMDA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a diverse ability, please call 757-263-0440 or email operations@tmcompanies.us for other accommodation options.