What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Extended Care Director - Explore Camp position at Cranbrook Educational Community?
Camp Extended Care Director – Explore Camp
Cranbrook Institute of Science’s on-site Explore Camps give inquisitive campers the support they need to learn through doing. Campers work together to tackle activities, experiments, and investigations as they explore popular science topics in a unique and safe environment. For more information, please visit our website at 2026 Explore Camps! | Cranbrook Institute of Science
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
This position works with campers attending before or after care, manages lunch with campers, and assists directors with camp materials and logistics.
Qualifications Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- A Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Education or a related field is preferred.
- 2 years demonstrated experience engaging and managing youth in group activities such as camp, scouts, formal classroom settings, or after school programs.
- Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents.
Preferred: At least 3 years’ experience working with children in a camp/group setting.
Timeframe: Training begins in May; day camp sessions run Monday - Friday starting July 6th - July 31st with the possible opportunity to extend employment through August and beyond. Typically, an 8-hour day between the hours of 10:30am - 6:30pm. Must be able to work the entire length of camp.
Wage: $21.75/hour
Benefits:
- Paid training
- Camp/staff t-shirts (and unlimited sunscreen, water, and bug spray)
- Daily lunch provided (weeks of 7/6-7/31)
- Discounts for children/grandchildren
- Resumé builder
For consideration, please submit a resume.
Salary : $22