Kinder Camp Leader - Summer Day Camp

Woodcraft Rangers•Santa Monica, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Junior Rangers Camp Leaders for a summer day camp. This role involves ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers campers, supporting clubs of up to 10 participants. The position offers opportunities for growth, connection, and making a significant impact on a camper's summer experience. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, enjoy learning, and love working with young people in an outdoor, summer setting. The role is on-site, requiring attendance at training sessions at the Woodcraft Rangers main office 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

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 always in a safe environment (physical and emotional).
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families.
Develop and lead age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.).
Monitor 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.
Collaborate with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishments.
Request required materials in a timely manner so Camp Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget.
Comply with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including being 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.
Accountable to the Camp Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.