Safari Camp Supervisor

Detroit Zoological Society•Royal Oak, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Education Team, the seasonal full-time Safari Camp Supervisor will work to oversee staff and campers during the Safari Camp program, leading camp-wide activities and ensuring a welcoming, safe, positive and energetic experience for campers, caregivers and staff. Day camps run between June 17 and August 18, Monday through Friday most weeks. Evening camps are offered on select dates during the camp season. Camp staff is expected to be available for at least eight weeks of camp. Anticipated date conflicts within the camp season should be shared at time of interview. All candidates are required to attend paid team training dates: Supervisor team training dates in late March-May TBD (select evening and weekend dates) Thursday, May 21 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 30 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 5-9 p.m. Sunday, June 14 9-5 p.m. Monday/Tuesday, June 15-16 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older
Must hold a valid operator license with an excellent driving record
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, General Science, Zoology, Biology or other related field preferred
At least two years of experience working with youth in a formal or informal learning environment, with preferred camp experience
Preferred experience mentoring peers in a team setting, and experience working with people of all ages and interacting with caregivers
Familiar with concepts of biology, environmental science, or animal welfare, and a willingness to learn more
Must learn to use a computer, printer, two-way radio and iPad
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Be reasonable, flexible and use common sense to make sound decisions
Have the ability to think quickly and identify solutions to customer service issues
Be professional and have a positive, friendly, social disposition
Work collaboratively with camp directors, supervisors ,camp team and counselor-in-training teen volunteers with excellent communication and people skills
Before hire, must clear a background check before hire

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, General Science, Zoology, Biology or other related field preferred
At least two years of experience working with youth in a formal or informal learning environment, with preferred camp experience
Preferred experience mentoring peers in a team setting, and experience working with people of all ages and interacting with caregivers

Responsibilities

Mentor camp instructors and aides and more than 1,000 youth in grades K-12 over the course of the summer.
Greet guests, caregivers and program participants with enthusiasm, providing each person with a positive and memorable Zoo experience
Interact with caregivers at check-in and check-out, as well as if behavior or medical issues arise
Set up and break down camp-wide activities, lead community circles each morning
Support camp staff with behavior management and ensure staff are engaged and interacting with campers to create a positive and inclusive community among their group
Support teen volunteers each day as they assist with camp groups
Support camp directors with daily program tasks, including entering attendance, supply inventory and updating camp logs
Be familiar with all facets of the Zoo in order to answer questions properly
Co-lead daily briefings with camp directors to communicate information with the staff team and maintain a supportive staff environment
Attend paid supervisor team training dates in preparation for camp season and support leading segments of full-team camp staff training
Must be available for a weekday work schedule during the camp season, rotating shifts with other supervisors including covering Early Bird or Late Owl. Early Bird shift: 7:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Camp day shift: 8:15-4:45 p.m. Late Owl shift: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Contribute to a safe, energetic, and positive experience for campers, colleagues and guests
All other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by camp directors or other Education staff