Camp Leader - Summer Day Camp

Woodcraft Rangers•Westwood, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Camp Leaders for their Summer Day Camp. This role involves ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for campers, supporting clubs of approximately 20 children, and having a significant impact on each camper's summer experience. The position is on-site and requires attending training sessions. Camp Leaders are responsible for the safety and emotional well-being of students, promoting an inclusive and respectful environment, and developing and leading age-appropriate, engaging activities aligned with a whole-child approach. They will monitor attendance and engagement, build positive relationships, collaborate on culminating activities, request materials, and comply with safety and emergency protocols. Responsibilities also include maintaining student attendance records, participating in staff development, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
Minimum High School Diploma or GED (AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred); prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.
Work well with young children and/or youth.
Good oral and written communication.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification
Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.
For ABC Unified School District (Cerritos) Candidates ONLY - 48+ College Units or ABC Unified Paraeducator Test Completion.

Nice To Haves

AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred
Prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred
Detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths
Comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

Responsibilities

Ensure students are in a safe environment (physically and emotionally).
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families.
Develops and leads age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.).
Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities.
Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders.
Collaborates with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishments.
Requests required materials in a timely manner so Camp Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget.
Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certifications.
May be required to attend off-site field trips.
Maintain and submit student attendance daily.
Participate in staff development trainings as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring.
Other related duties as assigned.