Summer Camp Counselor (64251)

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum • St. Michaels, MD

15d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores and preserves the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. As a vital community partner and industry leader, CBMM will create engaging, immersive, and transformative experiences that educate and inspire individuals throughout the Chesapeake Bay region and beyond. Scope Counselors for CBMM’s Summer Camp Program lead activities for children ages 4-15 throughout the week-long camp session. Each camp session focuses on hands-on learning through art-making, on-the-water experiences, stories, games and more. CBMM’s Summer Camp program runs on weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 from late June through August. Most camp instruction takes place in small groups of around 15 children, allowing for focused, enjoyable experiences for campers and instructors. All instructors will be expected to lead activities and supervise children in a safe, fun environment.

Requirements

• Interest and experience working with children ages 4 to 15.
• Ability to be creative, enthusiastic, and effective when engaging with and supervising campers.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and/or a high school graduate.
• Subject to State and Federal Criminal Background Check as defined by COMAR 10.16.06
• Physical ability to work with campers on CBMM’s’s 18-acre campus, exhibits, boats, and docks, working predominantly in an outdoor environment.
• Acquire and maintain a CPR/First-Aid certification (training provided annually by CBMM)

Nice To Haves

• Previous summer camp experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise and manage a group of around 15 children, providing a fun, safe, active, and engaging camp experience for campers throughout the eight-week season.
• Implement the daily camp curriculum, including games, stories, and other camp activities as defined by the Camp Manager and Lead Counselors.
• Enthusiastically engage camp groups through hands-on, developmentally appropriate, fun activities.
• Set-up and clean-up class materials each day, working with other camp staff to maintain a physically safe and clean camp environment.
• Work positively with coworkers, supervisors, and volunteers to ensure a positive camp program that creates lasting childhood memories.
• Lead by example and serve as a role model for campers, Counselors-in-Training, and other staff.
• Adhere to State of Maryland and CBMM policies to maintain a safe camp environment for all campers.
• Must adhere to assigned working hours, ensuring program coverage, and providing for the timely set-up and clean-up of program materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED