Dayton, OH Full time Posted 13 Days Ago JR84

Position Summary

To safely implement Aullwood Audubon Programs for children ages 4-12. Camp Counselors will be needed for approximately 11 weeks over the course of the summer which will include one week of intensive training, ten weeks of camp, and one week of camp breakdown. Candidates should be available from June 3 through August 16, 2024. Training occurs the week of June 3. The summer camp program runs for 4-8 hours per day from June 10 -- August 11, 2024; staff are expected to work the following week to help break down camp. The work schedule is Monday -- Friday, 40 hours/week. Summer camp staff will be subject to any CDC, State or local, or Audubon guidelines for Covid-19 safety.

This role is on-site at Aullwood Audubon, Dayton Ohio.

Compensation:

$18.00-$20.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Planning and executing each weeklong program session, writing lesson plans, setting and cleaning up each day's activities including but not limited to leading outdoor discovery hikes, conducting pond explorations, live animal programs, and facilitating nature crafts and games.

Coaching a Counselor in Training (CiT) and/or a volunteer Summer Earth Adventures Assistant who assists with weekly classes/programs.

Maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers.

Help campers resolve conflicts.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental, life sciences, or education is preferred.

Some formal or informal teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary, and environmental education experience is preferred.

Able to clearly communicate and give instructions to campers and adults.

Experience in leading groups of children, initiating group activities, and group management.

Experience in de-escalating conflict among children, or willing to learn and apply those skills.

Willing to learn Audubon's COVID-19 guidelines and Aullwood/Audubon safety procedures and enforcing those safety precautions as necessary.

Strong work ethic, self-motivated, enthusiasm for teaching.

Have a flexible and adaptable personality.

Able to work productively in a team environment as well as independently.

Counselors must show respect for others of all ages, races, gender, etc., as well as respect for nature and the outdoors.

Able to work in all weather conditions.

Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Must have transportation to and from work.

Able to walk on trails, hills, and uneven terrain. Be able to run, sit, stand, grasp, lift, move, walk, push, reach, climb, and pull for short and extended periods of time.

Able to work outdoors in the heat of summer, while wearing a mask (if required).

Willing to learn CPR and First Aid.

Willing to follow Audubon's policies, including inputting payroll information in a timely manner.

Must be willing to have temperature checks performed each day and receive COVID-19 testing per Audubon policy, if required.

Must be at least 18 years old or above.

Candidates preferred to be available from June 3 through August 16, 2024.

*EEO Statement The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colo *