What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Camp Counselor position at GREEN ACRES DAY CAMP?
Green Acres Camp is seeking an ART specialist to provide workshops and activities for campers in grades Pre-K-4th grade. The Art specialist manages a block schedule where, with the support of camp counselors, leads and teaches science-based programming on our beautiful wooded campus in North Bethesda, Maryland. The Art specialists designs curriculum, creates supply lists, and teaches classes. The Art specialist also helps to support camp during lunch and carpool time. This is a great position for someone involved in education, art and design. Experience working with school-aged children is required.
Green Acres Camp has been providing a nurturing and a secure place where children, ages 3-12, can learn and have fun while engaging in a wide range of challenging and creative activities for 55 years!
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead activities or sports for groups of campers
- Create weekly or daily schedules taking into account children’s age groups and interests
- Escort and oversee children
- Educate campers through games and explorations
- Set up and maintain equipment
- Make sure all safety rules are followed
- Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
- Keep accurate incident logs
Skills
- Proven experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children
- Patient and reliable
- Organizational and communication skills
- A love for children
- Energetic and positive personality
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying children)
- First aid- and CPR-certified preferred
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Lesson planning: 1 year (Required)
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Art: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28