Camp Victor Activity Leader

Charlotte Latin School • Charlotte, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Interested in being a part of an incredible summer adventure filled with cherished memories, traditional camp activities, and a sense of community? Look no further. Charlotte Latin seeks instructors for this summer’s Camp Victor , Latin’s flagship full-day camp. As an instructor, you will participate in a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, the following: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan, prepare, coordinate, and teach enrichment activities. Provide direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their day-to-day activities, encouraging personal growth, well-being, and engagement. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. Serve as a positive role model to both campers and staff Represent the camp with enthusiasm and professionalism when interacting with parents and/or community members. Schedule Our camp directors will determine the camp weeks/schedules, which will vary weekly from June 8 to July 31. All camps run on a full-day Monday-Friday, schedule from 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Qualifications Experience A minimum of one semester of college or post-graduate coursework completed. Experience supervising or caring for school-aged children outside of family members is required. Experience in presenting, leading, and facilitating engaging group activities for children. Experience in planning and executing lesson plans. Solid background in classroom or group management, with the ability to build team cohesion, maintain control, and creatively engage campers in a structured yet flexible setting. Skills and Availability Strong understanding of age-appropriate activities and child development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative co-worker with parents, faculty, and staff. A sincere desire to work with children in a nurturing and engaging environment. Comfortable participating in activities indoors and outdoors. Adheres to the highest level of professionalism. A philosophical alignment with the camp's core values, which can be found on our website: www.charlottelatin.org , and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants must be available June 3 - June 4 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. for in-person, mandatory training and be able to commit to three or more weeks of camp . Applicants should ensure their availability aligns with these requirements before applying. Working Conditions and Environment Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds. Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity. Frequently talk and hear. Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders. Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor heat and cold temperatures. Long or odd hours, as needed. Returning applicants, please use your previous paycom email account.

Requirements

• A minimum of one semester of college or post-graduate coursework completed.
• Experience supervising or caring for school-aged children outside of family members is required.
• Experience in presenting, leading, and facilitating engaging group activities for children.
• Experience in planning and executing lesson plans.
• Solid background in classroom or group management, with the ability to build team cohesion, maintain control, and creatively engage campers in a structured yet flexible setting.
• Strong understanding of age-appropriate activities and child development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative co-worker with parents, faculty, and staff.
• A sincere desire to work with children in a nurturing and engaging environment.
• Comfortable participating in activities indoors and outdoors.
• Adheres to the highest level of professionalism.
• A philosophical alignment with the camp's core values, which can be found on our website: www.charlottelatin.org , and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Applicants must be available June 3 - June 4 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. for in-person, mandatory training and be able to commit to three or more weeks of camp
• Applicants should ensure their availability aligns with these requirements before applying.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, coordinate, and teach enrichment activities.
• Provide direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their day-to-day activities, encouraging personal growth, well-being, and engagement.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Serve as a positive role model to both campers and staff
• Represent the camp with enthusiasm and professionalism when interacting with parents and/or community members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed