Summer Camp Staff – Multiple Positions Available (June & July 2024)

This position is for our annual Summer Day Camp held mid June – July, 2024 8:30 – 3:30p Monday – Thursday.  Orientation and Training will be held one week prior to camp. Starting at $15/hr based on experience. 

• Work with other staff members in implementing curriculum plan for activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program procedures
• Supervise, monitor, care, and manage clientele of diverse ages, cultures and developmental levels, individually and as a group
• Assist in the maintenance of an attractive, clean, creative, and functional learning environment which may include set up prior to and clean up after a program event
• Ensure that the environment allows each client to have a positive experience
• Engage all clientele in activities to provide the opportunity for each individual to reach their potential . Modify activities as needed to support various learners.
• Be able to respond quickly using common sense based on the current needs of the clients and overall group.
• Assist and react to potentially frustrating behaviors from a variety of clients
• Promote positive, nurturing and caring interactions with each participant by:

1. Modeling respect and responding to needs in a caring way
2. Interacting directly and lovingly with all participants

• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance, time cards, and measurement tools accurately
• Maintain the confidentiality of information on each client, family and staff member, during and outside of program hours
• Be familiar with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures and be ready to implement them if necessary
• Bring any concerns, feedback, or suggestions to the Program Director in a timely manner
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions

Qualifications:

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED. 
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Must be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the position’s responsibilities that include being able to:
• Reach a client 25′ away in 30 seconds without danger to own health
• Hear a client call out from 50′ away
• Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving clientele without hesitation
• Have the visual acuity to see and supervise clientele from a distance of at least 50′
• Have the physical ability to support clientele when needed for safety up to 200 lbs
• Be physically able to crouch, kneel, bend and sit on the floor to attend to client needs
• Provide information required to conduct a criminal records history check
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9