Camp Instructor - Seasonal

Helen Woodward Animal Center • Rancho Santa Fe, CA

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy educating and supervising a class of children in a day camp setting while implementing humane education and science-based curriculum? Do you have the ability to commit to 1 week of training from Mon -Fri 5/25-5/29, and 8-10 out of 12 weeks of camp from June 1-August 21st. Will work at most 3 weeks in a row and then a light or off week. If so, apply now for a fun filled summer at the renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center. As a Camp Instructor you will attend to the safety and wellbeing of animals, clients, and volunteers by organizing setup and cleanup of program spaces and monitor children's interaction with live animals in a positive environment using positive group management techniques. You will also gain experience in supervising and directing teenage volunteer aides and positive interaction in dealing with clients.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum high school diploma
• Experience teaching and supervising children ages 4-12 years in a classroom or group environment
• Upbeat attitude, enthusiastic personality and a strong sense of professionalism
• Knowledge of interpretive techniques, learning styles, and child development stages
• Ability to use positive techniques for handling disruptive people of any age
• Ability to be flexible with unplanned changes to presentations
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to work effectively with others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner
• Ability to listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others
• Ability to keep commitments
• Ability to keep others informed of work progress, timetables and issues
• Ability to address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling small mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and hoof stock
• Experience teaching outdoor, humane, or zoo education classes

Responsibilities

• Attend to the safety and wellbeing of animals, clients, and volunteers
• Organize setup and cleanup of program spaces
• Monitor children's interaction with live animals in a positive environment using positive group management techniques
• Supervise and direct teenage volunteer aides
• Engage in positive interaction when dealing with clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED