Description

Summer Camp Support Staff

• Reports to: Education Programs Manager
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, staggered schedule between 7:30am-5:30pm, June 3^rd-August 23^rd, 2024
• Pay Rate: $14/hr., Seasonal

Job Summary

The Summer Camp Support Staff is a responsible and enthusiastic individual, passionate about working with youth, who works closely with Summer Camp leadership to implement and oversee the Summer Camp Program.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily camp operations such as camper check-in, lunch, snack, recess, and check-out.
• Supervise and lead games/activities at recess and other play times. Interact with students at lunch and during additional supervisory times.
• Supervise before and after care time periods, engaging with campers and ensuring safety.
• Assist with educator/camp group needs, and other duties as assigned.
• Help direct and support camp volunteers.
• Communicate with the Summer Camp Manger and Coordinator.
• Adhere to Discovery World’s safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Act as a substitute teacher for camps in instances of staff illness or emergency.
• Enforce behavior protocols, help children resolve conflicts appropriately, and intervene when children are having behavior issues (as needed).
• Oversee the organization of all summer camp documents including health forms, field trip permission slips, weekly rosters, and other relevant camp documents.
• Maintain the organization and inventory of supplies, assemble and deliver weekly supply bins.
• Check on the daily upkeep of the labs and lab materials.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination and finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.): Often
• May be required to lift objects up to 30 pounds: Often
• May be exposed to physical occupational risks (cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.): Rarely
• May be required to be exposed to a physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements: Occasionally
• Normal setting for this position is: Office/Classroom setting with daily outside supervision.
• Days consist of walking and standing for long periods of time.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

• 1 year(s) of experience working in a classroom, camp, or similar related experience.
• High school diploma required, degree or enrollment in Education or related fields a plus.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must enjoy a fast-paced environment and have experience working with youth.
• Flexible, problem-solver and willing to perform a wide variety of tasks to help the team.
• Comfortable assisting with camps focused on an array of subject matter including science, technology, design, and engineering.
• Must demonstrate organizational skills and extreme care for details.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people and shows excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor.