Part-Time Summer Camp Extended Care Staff

Camp Fire Central Oregon•Bend, OR

13d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Extended Care staff will lead games and activities, connect with families, and manage the physical and emotional safety for a group of 35-45 youth. Extended Care staff will get direct support from the SummerKids Leadership Team to ensure consistent practices around behavior management, activity facilitation, and the creation of a welcome and supporting environment. Opportunities for additional hours to support core camp staff may be offered.

Requirements

Experience working directly with elementary aged youth or demonstrated desire to learn OR some higher education, classwork, or training in the youth development field or other related fields
Training and experience with best practices in teaching, group management, planning and designing activities, social-emotional learning, and trauma informed care for elementary youth
First Aid/CPR certified (or ability to get certified by start date or soon after)
Applicant must have graduated high school by June 2026
Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment
Demonstrated ability to create developmental relationships and connect with youth and staff
Ability to effectively manage groups of youth
Strong verbal communication skills with youth

Responsibilities

Arrive to your scheduled shift in time to prepare the space and activities
Follow and facilitate structured extended care activity schedule
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of shared program space
Ensure shared program space is ready for the start of regular camp hours
Initiate and sustain daily communication with leadership team regarding extended care happenings (e.g activity schedule, supplies, behaviors, parent communication)