Day Camp Aide

Job Title:

Day Camp Aide

Department:

Finance

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Division:

Recreation

Reports To:

Recreation Supervisor-Facility Rentals Programs

Classification:

Part-time 

Requisition:

1672

Salary Range:

$15.16-$21.00/hour

Opening Date:

Wednesday January 28, 2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK: The Day Camp Aide is responsible for directing a wide variety of recreation activities for the 10-week summer day camp program for up to 40 children, ages 5-11.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Protects health and safety (emotional and physical) of all campers.
• Assists in providing experiences that promote individual and group growth.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and directing a wide variety of recreation programs, field trips, and special events.
• Supports activities such as crafts, science projects, games, and reading.
• Collaborates with Director and camp staff to create an effective discipline plan for campers. Monitors camper behavior daily.
• Supervises the issuance, use, care and maintenance of recreation supplies, and equipment.
• Follows assigned work schedule and camp schedule.
• Supervises participants on all bus trips, at the swimming pool, and during special events.
• Actively participates in camp activities, including regular interaction with staff and campers.
• Reviews and understands camp policies and procedures.
• Reports to the Recreation Supervisor-Programs and Seniors as needed regarding programs, activities, special events, supplies, or any equipment with problems or in need of repair.
• Understanding of the development needs of youth. Ability to observe camp behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. 
• Skill in appropriately supervising and directing school-aged children in an unstructured setting.
• As a member of the City of Evans team, employees are privileged to serve each other and the community; therefore, will be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE

Required:

• Must have current CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions Certification, and Medication Administration Training prior to start date. 

Preferred:

PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

*The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, sit, walk, squat, talk, hear and see. The employee is required to perform lifting 25 pounds. 

Employee is required to work indoors, and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions, and may be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, loud noise, toxic materials, and vibration.  

Our Mission

To deliver sustainable, citizen driven services for the health, 
 safety, and welfare of the community.

Our Values

Empower. Deliver. Grow. Engage.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and other essential functions expected of an employee and subject to change at any time. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

The City of Evans conducts pre-employment physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment. A positive drug screen test for marijuana will disqualify a candidate from being considered for employment, regardless of whether the use is recreational or medical (red card).

Apply online at www.evanscolorado.gov  City of Evans, Human Resources, 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620.

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