Discovery Camp Counselor #419883403

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: Camp Counselors (CPP students) will work for the Summer Discovery Camps (Science, Robotics, Computer, Imagination, Horse and Entrepreneurship camps). They serve kids and young adults from local school districts (ages 5-18). These camps are held by the SEES program in the College of Science, the Arabian Horse Center and the Student Innovation Idea Lab. Discovery Camp activities are exercise- and project-based, in the areas of their specialties. For comprehensive information on the offerings of the camps, please visit http://www.cpp.edu/~discovery.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

The counselor positions being advertised here are for Science, Robotics, Computer, and Imagination camps only. The Horse and Entrepreneurship counselors are hired by the Arabian Horse Center and the Student iLab, respectively. Counselors work under supervision by the Camp Director and work with groups of approximately 6-10 campers daily. Camp Counselors are responsible for facilitating and supervising a wide array of fun activities geared specifically for campers, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of camp participants. A variety of camps and activities are made available to counselors for their selection. Camp assignments are made on a weekly basis. Term: June 6 through July 29, 2022. Note: students cannot be camp counselors if they are taking classes that conflict with camp hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Age: Must be at least 18 years of age

Education: Currently enrolled Cal Poly Pomona student OR recent graduate

Experience: Prior experience working with children, preferably in a camp or school setting is preferred, but not required

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to effectively supervise children and children’s activities
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, and make timely, well-thought out decisions
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for children
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with co-counselors, campers and parents
• Ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations
• Ability to develop and implement well-organized projects and activities
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment

Additional Knowledge and Abilities for Computer or Robotics Camp Counselors:

• Comfort with beginner-level programming (very low level; object oriented)
• No engineering is involved in either camp

This is a 25-35 hour per week, non-benefitted, non-exempt position.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.