OPEE Director

OPEE Director Department: Recreation Employment Status: Chapter 7

Ordinance, Non-Exempt, Seasonal (Hours As Needed/Varies) Salary $21.50/Hour Schedule: Mon - Fri; 7:30 AM -4:30 PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D Driver's

License (with Insurable driving record), Adult/Pediatric First Aid and

C.P.R./A.E.D. SUMMARY The City of Chicopee's Recreation Department,

OPEE Summer Adventures Division is hiring an OPEE Director who will

plan, direct, and supervise all camp programs and staff. To oversee all

groups of children, take records, schedule activities and evaluate

staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Define camp goals and/or define and

plan program to reflect camp goals. Prepare and conduct pre-camp and

in-service staff trainings. Order or supervise the ordering of food,

supplies, and equipment, and arrange for proper distribution. Set and

supervise office procedures, opening-and closing-day procedures for

staff and campers. Develop routines, schedules, and procedures for camp

Operation. Assign Staff Activities And Other Responsibilities. Supervise and evaluate, or supervise evaluations of, all operations and program

staff. Maintain and review records and evaluations of all programs,

operations, staff, and facilities. Prepare an evaluation and summary of

current season including inventories, staff evaluations, camper rep01is,

and recommendations for the following season. Define and monitor crisis

management plan, including emergency procedures. Organize and/ or

approve trips out of camp for program, supplies, and crisis management.

Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete

supervision of all campers and staff. Help provide an atmosphere for

developing good morale and well-being among the camp family.

QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class D Driver?s License (with Insurable

driving record) - Required Adult/Pediatric First Aid and C.P.R./A.E.D. -

Required College Degree - Required Age 21+ and above - Required

Experience as a supervisor and/or director in a camp or educational

field. - Required At least (3) three years? experience in working with

children. - Required BENEFITS The City of Chicopee provides its

employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits

package which include the following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation,

Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more HOW TO APPLY If

This Opportunity Aligns With Your Skills, Experience, And Employment goals, apply today through one of the following: "Indeed Apply" OR

Select: "Download Application" under "Tools" Human Resources

Department Chicopee City Hall - 1st Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA,

01013 Questions? Phone: (413) 594-1510 Email:

[email protected]