Camp Counselor Cosley Zoo - Seasonal Part-Time

Wheaton Park District • Wheaton, IL

16h • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the organization, instruction, and evaluation of camp programs designed for children age 4 15. Some instruction is in the classroom. Must engage learning through hands-on activities involving animals at Cosley Zoo.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of college preferred in the field of science, education, animal husbandry, or one (1) year of experience in outdoor education.
• Must have great organizational, interpersonal; and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to provide effectively for persons with special needs; must be comfortable handling domestic animals and captive wildlife.
• Must also have good problem solving abilities, be flexible, and creative.
• Must have and maintain: animal handling certification for all animals used in programs, and current Mandatory Reporter certificate.
• Must be able to: frequently move around the facility on uneven ground. This position will occasionally ascend/descend stairs and position ones self while participating in planned activities; and frequently move items such as supplies, etc. weighing up to 25 lbs. and over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Must be able to: be occasionally exposed to all weather conditions, fumes, gases, odors, dust, mold, pesticides, chemicals, move over wet surfaces, and mud; and frequently be exposed to animal hair/dander/feces and biting and stinging insects and bugs.

Responsibilities

• Organize, instruct, and evaluate all aspects of daily camp activities.
• Supervise program participants.
• Enforce rules and regulations with the participants.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies.
• Maintain daily attendance records.
• Participate in planned activities.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
• Follow all animal handling protocols.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree