Camp Instructor

Cecil College • North East, MD

1d • $25

About The Position

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees. Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware. With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs. Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status. Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships. JOB SUMMARY: The Camp Instructor position reports directly to the Camp Director and Lifelong Learning Coordinator. The instructor is responsible for classroom supervision of all camp participants. Camp Instructors are responsible for organizing the classroom, including all aspects of safety, learning, and communication. Safety protocols include monitoring behavior, keeping accurate attendance records, reporting any and all injury and/or behavioral issues to the Camp Director and Coordinator, monitoring camper health records and providing measures to properly adhere to any special health circumstances (such as allergies or other health concerns) and making sure the activities and equipment are safe. Instructors are responsible for providing a meaningful and responsive learning environment that is engaging and fun. Instructors must turn in camp curricula for each camp week they teach. These curricula include supply lists as supplies are provided accordingly at the start of each camp. Instructors are responsible for effective communication with staff, including the Camp Director, Coordinator, other staff and counselors regarding safety issues, behavioral issues, supply needs, equipment updates or needs, and environmental concerns such as temperature. Instructors are also responsible for communicating with parents regarding program activities, injuries and behavioral concerns as they arise.

Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check including child protection service clearance.
• Instructor is required to follow any and all other instructions/duties as requested by the Camp Director and/or Coordinator.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula and activities based on the camp theme provided.
• Lead campers through hands-on activities, labs, presentations, and experiments.
• Ensure the campers are supervised at all times and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
• Act as a leader for all Counselors and Counselors-in-Training (CIT’s), providing them with instructions for daily activities.
• Track each camper’s medical conditions as well as photo release restrictions.
• Keep track of supplies for the camp and convey to the Director any camp needs.
• Perform headcounts of participants throughout the day.
• Ensure participants are safe (properly hydrated, playing areas are free of hazards, etc.).
• Ensure the teaching space is clean and organized at the end of each day.
• Follow all protocols found in the camp standard operating procedures.
• Interact with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times in a positive manner.
• Assign duties for daily set-up and clean-up of the camp area.
• Carrying/keep track of activity supplies throughout campus as well as off-site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed