Summer Camp Associate (Seasonal)

Oakland Children's Fairyland • Oakland, CA

26m • Onsite

About The Position

Come join Fairyland as a Summer Camp Associate to create a memorable and impactful camp experience for young campers. A successful Summer Camp Associate is passionate about working with children in an outdoor environment and promoting a socially and physically safe learning space. The Camp Associate is focused on supporting the daily schedule and engaging in recreational activities for a cohort of 15+ children, ages 5-14. Reporting to the Camp Manager, this role partners closely with a Summer Camp Lead and collaborates with the entire camp team to regularly organize daily activities and ensure smooth camp operations. The Camp Associate contributes to providing an engaging, fun experience where children are exploring the intersections of storytelling, imagination, nature, arts, and play.
All successful candidates must attend paid staff training from May 26 – May 29, which includes First Aid and CPR certification (if not already certified), team building, and program preparation.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with school-aged children in a school or camp setting
• Strong commitment to providing child-centered, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Demonstrated dedication to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports social, emotional, and academic growth
• Working knowledge of storytelling, imaginative play, and creative expression as tools for learning and engagement
• Basic proficiency in arts and crafts, including the use of reusable and sustainable materials
• Understanding of classroom and group management strategies that promote positive behavior and participation
• Ability to recognize and support diverse learning styles, strengths, and needs of individual children
• Experience communicating effectively with parents, guardians, and caregivers, including sharing updates and addressing questions or concerns
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize lessons, manage daily schedules, and maintain orderly workspaces and materials
• Flexible, dependable, and able to adapt to changing program needs and schedules
• People-orientation- able to interact effectively, politely, and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations.
• Professional maturity to manage composure during stressful interactions
• Energetic, diplomatic, adaptable and with a good sense of humor.
• Passionate about the mission, vision, and goals of Fairyland and possess an understanding of how this position contributes to the organization’s success.
• Strong work ethic with an orientation toward process improvement.
• Impeccable integrity and honesty
• Stand, sit, kneel, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift
• Traverse safely over uneven terrain throughout the entirety of the 10-acre amusement park
• Safely lift and transport items of up to 50 lbs.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Respond quickly to sounds
• See and respond quickly to situations
• Communicate in clear, loud voice
• Operate two-radio for communications with park personnel
• Work in outdoor, seasonal weather conditions for 100% of shift
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays
• Proven track record of punctuality and attendance
• Ability to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start of employment

Nice To Haves

• Completed high school diploma
• Some college classes preferred
• Experience in working with diverse groups of grade school aged children

Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily schedule
• Engaging in recreational activities for a cohort of 15+ children, ages 5-14
• Organize daily activities
• Ensure smooth camp operations
• Provide an engaging, fun experience where children are exploring the intersections of storytelling, imagination, nature, arts, and play

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED