White Clay Creek Day Camp Assistant/Director Positions

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

1d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The White Clay Creek was named a National Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service in 2000, which added an additional layer of protection to the area. Click here to learn more about the White Clay Creek State Park. 1. Discovery Camp Director: ($18.75): The main duties of this job are to plan lessons, coordinate activities and working with campers in weekly nature themed summer discovery camps at White Clay Creek State Park. These camps are for children 4-8 years or 8-14 year old. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs. 2. Camp Assistant Director: ($17.75): This position is responsible for assisting with planning lessons, coordinating activities, and working with campers in weekly nature themed summer adventure camps at White Clay Creek State Park. These camps are for children 4-8 years or 8- 14 years old. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs. For Camp positions - Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season. Additional work on weekends, evenings and holidays may be scheduled.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Camp Director: Must be at least 21 years of age.
Camp Director: One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
Camp Director: One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
Camp Director: Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
Camp Director: Knowledge of local plants, animals or history.
Camp Director: Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Camp Assistant Director: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Camp Assistant Director: One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
Camp Assistant Director: One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
Camp Assistant Director: Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
Camp Assistant Director: Knowledge of local plants, animals or history.
Camp Assistant Director: Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
May lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
Distributes interpretive publications.
May lead educational and recreational hikes, canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors.
May include live animal care and handling.
Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.