Nature Camp Instructor

Lake County Forest Preserve DistrictRiverwoods, IL
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About The Position

The Nature Camp Instructor is responsible for mentoring and helping to orient the Nature Camp Counselors to the District. Serves as a mentor for the Nature Camp Counselor (NCC) Observe and assists with Science Explorers in Nature (SEN) and Conservation Explorers (ConEx) programs led by staff and learning from the Environmental Education Instructor (EEI). Guide team building and group activities under the direction of staff. Initiates games during recess and outdoor breaks. Assists in preparing program materials for classroom, laboratory, and field experiences. Perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting. Perform lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • One season of teaching or camp experience
  • Upon employment, must successfully complete and obtain certification in American Red Cross CPR and First Aid

Nice To Haves

  • Preference given to candidates that were prior Nature Camp Counselors

Responsibilities

  • Mentoring Nature Camp Counselors
  • Orienting Nature Camp Counselors to the District
  • Serving as a mentor for the Nature Camp Counselor (NCC)
  • Observing and assisting with Science Explorers in Nature (SEN) and Conservation Explorers (ConEx) programs led by staff and learning from the Environmental Education Instructor (EEI)
  • Guiding team building and group activities under the direction of staff
  • Initiating games during recess and outdoor breaks
  • Assisting in preparing program materials for classroom, laboratory, and field experiences
  • Performing tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting
  • Performing lifting tasks up to 50 pounds
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