The Nature Camp Specialist is responsible for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education, and outdoor living skills activities to campers.

The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from mid June to late August 2024. There will be a mandatory training session before the start of camp.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily lesson plans for the instruction of Nature activities appropriate for the age and skill level of individual campers ages 5 –14

• Develop and deliver all nature education and environmental program that is appropriate to the age and ability of the campers and utilizes the camp's natural environment

• Responsible for set up, inventory, and maintenance of all nature and environmental resource materials.

• Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during pre-camp orientation (may work with camp counselors)

• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment and activities

• Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed

• Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures

• Keep inventory of supplies

• Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a day camp setting

• Experience teaching or assisting in nature-oriented camp programming.

• Must possess knowledge of native plants and animal species, love of nature, and ability to lead campers, aged 5-14, in nature-themed classes and activities.

• Previous experience working with children; examples include, but are not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant

• Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers

• Work effectively with co-workers

• Serve as a positive role model to campers

• Minimum of 18 years of age

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)

• Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)

• Completed Mandated Report Training