Seasonal Camp Counselor
About The Position
The Summer Camp Counselor position is a minimum 6-week, maximum 12-week employment. Summer Camp Counselors (Counselors) support the effective delivery of educational lessons and activities for children ages 4 to 12 during week-long summer camp programs. Counselors participate in staff training and rotate through various summer camp duties. Duties include assisting with 4-12 y/o camps and programs, assisting with extended care activities, and leading summer camp activities. Summer Camp Training will be held a few evenings and weekend days starting at the end of May. Summer camps begin Monday, June 8th, and continue until Friday, August 28th.
Requirements
- Commitment to and passion for the mission of Delaware Nature Society.
- Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team, indoors and outside under variable weather conditions.
- Ability to always interact in a positive and professional manner.
- Must possess the following traits and skills: Flexibility, dependability, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills, work as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with others.
- 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Outdoor recreation or Farm skills and experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support summer camp instructors with all aspects of camp during twelve weeks of summer camp programming.
- Assist with daily camp program preparation and clean up, and with care and maintenance of education materials, equipment, and teaching tools.
- Support and participate in staff training events and activities.
- Co-lead early morning care and/or afternoon extended care as needed over the course of the summer.
- Assist with extended day events as needed.
- With guidance, develop, plan, prepare and deliver various outdoor/indoor activities, for summer camp, that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, fun, safe and incorporate the core values.
- Ensure all DelNature policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols, are followed, and always enforced.
- Record accurate work hours daily in PayCom including daily 30-minute meal break.
- Assist with other camp duties such as sign in and sign out process.
- Promote & support DelNature’s mission, values, goals, activities, and membership to a wide array of audiences
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or leadership staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
