Junior Rangers Camp Leader - Summer Day Camp

Woodcraft Rangers•Moreno Valley, CA

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Junior Rangers Camp Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers campers and will support clubs of up to 10 participants. Junior Rangers Camp Leaders have the opportunity to grow, connect, play and have the greatest impact on their camper’s.summer experience. Junior Rangers Camp Leaders are enthusiastic, and love to learn and work with young people in an outdoor, summer setting! Other support members of the team include a camp coordinator, who oversees the program and a community liaison who supports the camp coordinator. All camp staff can choose between working in day camps, sleepaway camp, or both. The Junior Rangers Camp Leader position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance
TB Test clearance
First Aid & CPR certification (provided by WR)
Work well with young children and/or youth.
Good oral and written communication.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
6 months experience supervising a group of early education aged children in a school or recreational setting OR 6 units in early education or child development.
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

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

Responsibilities

Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional). 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.). WR has an activity catalog to support the development of activity plans.
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.
Participate in staff development training, as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring.
Junior Rangers Camp Leaders are accountable to the Camp Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties.
Other related duties as assigned.