Summer Basketball Camp Instructors work in cooperation with Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront staff to facilitate our basketball camps for grades 3-7. They will be responsible for designing lesson plans/curriculum, instructing and supervising campers.

This position is for one week only. Must be available from 8:30am-12:15pm the week of June 19-23

• Follow all departmental and rules and regulations.
• Assist Camp Director in organizing and facilitating lesson plans/curriculum of camp.
• Assist Camp Director in supervising and instructing participants.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Report all accidents/incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Required to be on site 30 minutes before the program starts for set up and preparation.
• Required to clean up at the end of the day.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required, reasonable accommodations will be considered.
• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation preferred.
• College course work in Education, childhood development, family studies, or recreation preferred.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for sport specific camp.
• Knowledge of sport specific rules and regulations.
• A cooperative attitude and a team player.
• Must have a desire to work with children and demonstrate enthusiasm, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Hold or obtain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification upon hiring.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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