JMC Day Camp Lead Instructor (non-student)
About The Position
Western Colorado University invites applications for the summer position of Junior Mountaineers Camp (JMC) Day Camp Lead Instructor. Both part-time and full-time summer JMC Lead Instructor positions are available. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm. The position reports to the Junior Mountaineers Camp Director and is responsible for leading, supervising, and educating youth ages 5–18 through hands-on STEAM learning, outdoor recreation, and physical activity. Lead Instructors work with JMC Instructors to design, plan, and facilitate engaging lessons and activities aligned with weekly camp themes, support a safe and inclusive camp environment, communicate with families during drop-off and pick-up, and manage camper behavior. This is an on-campus, in-person position running from late May through August.
Requirements
- Valid CPR/AED, First Aid, and Medication Administration Certifications (will be provided)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to pass state-licensed required CBI, FBI, Trails background checks
- Complete and submit annual health history
- Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children or a current early childhood professional credential level one or higher
- Three hours of biking experience
- Full time college student pursuing in a degree program related to a STEAM, Outdoor Recreation / Education, Parks & Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Education, or other related field.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (if currently pursuing a degree) OR extensive experience leading/teaching youth and/or adults.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEAM, Outdoor Recreation / Education, Parks & Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Education, or other related fields.
- Experience working in a youth camp, teaching science/physical education/elementary education to youth ages 5-18.
- Red Cross lifeguard certification or eight (8) hours of documented experience indicating knowledge and skill in watercraft instruction and documented experience of engaging in the activity within the past two (2) years.
- Knowledge of CDHS State Licensing Rules & Regulations
Responsibilities
- Leading, supervising, and educating youth ages 5–18 through hands-on STEAM learning, outdoor recreation, and physical activity.
- Work with JMC Instructors to design, plan, and facilitate engaging lessons and activities aligned with weekly camp themes
- Support a safe and inclusive camp environment
- Communicate with families during drop-off and pick-up
- Manage camper behavior
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
