Pay Rate - $24/hour
Position Purpose -
Purpose is to assist Nature Center Director and Education Administrator in coordinating camp programs to encourage wonder, curiosity, connection, and excitement for nature while ensuring the health and safety of each participant. This is a creative, leadership role that builds enthusiasm for camp programs that involves teaching outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with a close-knit team of passionate instructors.
This position will work 24 hours/week off season, 40 hours/week during camps.
Please submit all applications via our website: http://www.arvadaco.gov
Essential Job Functions
Supports the Nature Center Director and Education Administrator with camp scheduling and helps ensure licensure requirements are met by assisting with inspection coordination, training logistics, parent communication, and preparing reports and rosters using Regpack camp software.
Assists the Education Administrator with planning, coordination, and leading camp staff, logistics, and curriculum, primarily for elementary-aged youth.
Assists in developing a dynamic camp curriculum and day-to-day camp schedules that encourages campers to notice, wonder, empower to explore nature safely and build memorable nature connections.
Supports camp instructors by providing informal feedback on teaching, helping to foster a positive work environment, and assisting with day-to-day needs.
Supports camp training logistics, scenarios, curriculum, and camp culture- setting, including leading weekly check-in meetings with camp staff.
Maintains a safe, clean, well-stocked, and organized program area, both inside the classrooms and outside areas.
Demonstrates attention to detail when filing camp rosters, immunization records, camp records, and licensure certificates.
Attends and participates in all designated staff meetings and training sessions.
Understands and assists with the implementation of all emergency procedures and policies associated with camps.
Fills in as an instructor for camps regularly for staff breaks and prep time.
Serves as a positive role model for volunteers, campers and camp instructors with safety in mind.
Prepares materials for program activities by becoming familiar with curriculum, making sample crafts, and understanding activities/logistics before program rotations.
Assists with tracking and analyzing program attendance and feedback for reports and program development.
Acts as a liaison between camp staff and camp director, as well as the main point of contact and communication with camp parents.
Other Job Functions
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Detail-oriented with excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to stay calm under pressure and follow established procedures.
Ability to lead groups of children in outdoor settings, especially in a day camp setting.
Leadership skills working in a collaborative setting.
Experience leading, training and empowering adults of varying backgrounds.
Possess a working knowledge of environmental educational topics and/or inquiry learning.
Adaptability and ability to maintain a professional attitude when things don’t go as planned.
Ability to perform manual duties associated with the programs and facility: arranging tables, chairs and equipment, leading outdoor activities, cleaning classrooms.
Previous experience in a similar educational, outdoor camp environment or education in environmental fields is a plus.
Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred
License & Certification
Within three (3) months of hire date, must complete state-required training through Colorado Shines.
Education Degree
High School/GED
Education Required
Yes
Work Experience Related
One (1) or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-aged children.
Experience writing curriculum for school-aged children.
Experience supervising and providing feedback to adults.
Work Experience Preferred
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification preferred
Other Qualifications
Successfully pass all background checks upon employment.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Physical Demands
Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.
Hazards
Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
Please submit all applications via our website: http://www.arvadaco.gov