To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Barry June, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Request to Establish Seasonal Positions - For-Mar Day Camp
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to establish three seasonal pooled positions, with attached Seasonal Positions and wage rates taking effect January 1, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
To receive a license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Community and Health Systems to establish a Parks Day Camp, the state requires the following positions be approved and established prior to license approval.
In compliance with licensing regulations, specific positions must be created to support the operation of the Day Camp - Day Camp Director, Day Camp Counselor, and Junior Day Camp Counselor. All three job descriptions must meet the requirements and recommendations of the state.
The Day Camp Director position oversees the program and plans, ensure compliance of policies, rules, and guidelines, provides training, and coordinates camp staff.
The Day Camp Counselor position participates in all camp functions, teaches specialty areas, monitors all campers.
The Junior Day Camp Counselor position aides the Day Camp Counselor, participates in all camp functions, and ensures compliance and safety.
DISCUSSION:
The focus of the Day Camp is to connect community youth to parks and nature-based education. The Parks Day Camp is expected to serve up to 300 students during summer 2024, July 8 - August 16. Evaluation of the first year may provide opportunity for expansion of services and reach. A portion of the program will be reserved at no cost for qualifying residents.
Once these positions are approved and established, upon receiving the Day Camp license, Parks will establish and submit a budget for the program.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
To have personnel position numbers created and commend the hiring process.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND. Seasonal positions are fully funded by Parks and Recreation Commission budgeted funds, with no additional County appropriation required.
Upon receiving the Day Camp license from the state, Parks will establish and submit a budget for the program.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Parks Day Camp will expand resources and services to Genesee County residents, increase education outreach, promote community growth, and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to authorize establishing, posting, and filling Parks positions during the 2024 calendar year, adhering to the maximum positions allowed per RES-2023-697, with wage rates becoming effective January 1, 2024, said positions being needed to fulfill the duties and responsibilities set by the Parks and Recreation Commission and County Board to maintain and support the services provided by the Parks and Recreation Commission and being fully funded by Parks and Recreation Commission budgeted funds, with no additional County appropriation required, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the January 17, 2024 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board) and the Director of Human Resources is directed to have the necessary personnel position numbers established, as necessary, for said positions and to commence the hiring process so that the positions may be filled in accordance with County policy.