Dear Potential Summer 2023 Enrichment Camp Instructor:
We look forward to receiving your application to lead an Enrichment Camp this coming summer.
Please review the following requirements for instructors before submitting your camp application.
Before Camp Begins
· Demonstrate knowledge and experience with the subject matter of your camp session(s)
· Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with children and youth
· Provide CYS with references (not required for CSD teachers)
· Sign form allowing the City of Decatur to run a criminal background check, complete a drug screen
· Provide recommendations for the hiring of support staff that are a minimum of 18 years of age.
· Complete all required forms related to hiring
· Submit lesson plans in advance to E Camp Program Director
· Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification and complete Prevent Child Abuse training by the first day of camp
· Provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 within 30 days of hire date.
· Participate in mandatory Instructor Orientation before camp starts.
· Purchase supplies (Employee Instructors only) – Supply money is for activity supplies only. May not be used for food, gift cards, or merchandise. Reimbursable with original receipts only. Supply budget is $175 for camp of 10-12 campers with additional $50 for each additional 10-12 campers enrolled. No sales tax shall be reimbursed. All unused supplies purchased with city dollars are the property of the City of Decatur. Tax exempt form available upon request for approved purchases.
· Instructors provide any specialized equipment as needed for camper use
During Camp
· Arrive at 7:45 a.m. and begin providing engaging choice activities from 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. and theme program activities from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· Provide and implement CYS-approved behavior guidance and problem-solving techniques
· Participate in the E-Camp lunch supervision plan to allow for 30 minute lunch break per instructor daily
· Have an operational cell phone if at a site other than a CYS or CSD site and while on field trips.
· Offer programs that are interesting and age-appropriate for children. Make learning FUN!
· Provide on-site leadership and supervision of campers (and support staff if applicable) at all times.
· Maintain a staff: child ratio of 1 adult to 12 campers at CYS campsite with other adults.
Camps in the following areas have filled in the past two years:
Multi-Media Art – Fashion Design/Sewing – Photography – Science/Nature – Cooking – Foreign Language – Technology – Makers Activities – Film/Movie-making – Legos/Lego Robotics – Entrepreneurship – Drama/Theatre – Self-Care & Wellness – Games – International Cultures
Sports Camps: If interested in leading sports camps, contact Decatur Active Living at 404-377-0494
CYS encourages the following age divisions:
• Rising K-2nd graders
• Rising 3rd-5th graders
• Rising 3rd-6th graders
Camp hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Instructor Compensation:
· Certified instructors are hired as CYS employees at a rate of $30.00/hr.
· Non-certified instructors are hired as CYS employees at a rate of $16.00/hr.
· If seeking camp employment as a contractor please request Independent Contractor Application from CYS.
Decatur CYS will provide Employee Instructors:
· Promotion of Enrichment Camps in the December Camp Edition of the Playbook program guide
· Promotion of Enrichment Camps on camp posters, flyers, blogs, etc.
· Registration for camps
· Coordination of camp logistics and facility access
Employee Instructors must complete the following forms:
· Look for Camp Instructor link by October 2, 2022 on the City of Decatur Human Resources webpage. (New Applicants Only) · Authorization and Release to Obtain Information (Background check form)
Employment is contingent upon the results of your background check and drug screen, your availability, qualifications and experience, and CYS scheduling considerations (including a variety of camps and number of camps per week). The return date of completed package, preferred dates of camps, and flexibility will determine selection between two similar camps.
Calendar for Instructors
October
October 2, 2022 - E Camp Application deadline
October 5-10, 2022 - E Camp Instructor Interviews
October 21, 2022 - Back Ground form submission deadline
October 28, 2022 - Confirmation emails sent to instructors after background form is confirmed
November
November 4, 2022 - Preliminary summer camp schedule created
November 17, 2022 - E Camp Playbook submission deadline
November 19, 2022 - Final summer camp schedule confirmed
December
December 9, 2022 - Camp Playbook available online
December 30, 2022 - Instructor lesson plans due to Jamera Jones
January
January 6, 2023 - Camp registration opens at 9 am
June
June 1-2, 2023 - 9am-12pm E Camp Instructor Orientation
