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Program Overview:
SummerKids is a weekly theme-based day camp for youth in 1st through 6th grade. The camp can have up to 100 or more youth each week, separated into individual groups of 8-12 kids of a similar age. The camp runs from 9 am-3:30 pm, with extended care options beginning as early as 7:30 am and ending by 5:30 pm.
All staff at SummerKids are invaluable members of our team who are role models, motivators, team builders, educators, and spark champions. They facilitate a safe, fun, and confidence-building summer for all our campers. As part of a dynamic team, they will implement planned curricula, contribute ideas, and help to ensure a memorable camp experience for the campers, their families, and the other Camp Fire staff in the SummerKids community. We strive to create an environment where each camper and staff member has a sense of belonging, opportunities to share passions, and a place to thrive.
Position Overview:
Each week of camp, staff are assigned a group of 8-12 campers aged 6-12 years old. Staff will build community within their group, lead games and activities, and manage the physical and emotional safety of their group. They will also prepare for and lead "Spark Club" with groups or assist with organizing camp-wide activities such as sprit days. Staff may periodically be scheduled to run activities in our extended care program outside regular camp hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Create a sense of belonging for all youth through daily age-appropriate icebreaker activities, team challenges, games, and reflections
Plan weekly schedule and activities based on provided curriculum
Collaborate with other counselors and staff in creating and implementing spark club, games, and activities
Maintain consistent communication with SummerKids Director and Leadership Staff about camper needs
Work with team to maintain a clean space for campers and staff
Provide scheduling conflicts at least 2 weeks in advance
Arrive to camp on-time and ready to positively engage campers
Receive and incorporate feedback given by SummerKids Director and Leadership Staff
Set and reflect on professional goals throughout the summer with SummerKids Director
Manage a safe physical and emotional space for youth
Attend Tuesday afternoon Professional Development sessions each week
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed below but present other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered. We strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work, has a strong desire to grow their skills, and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.
Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment
Demonstrated ability to create developmental relationships and connect with youth and staff
Ability to proactively manage groups of youth with positive intervention strategies
Able to respond to situations or changes calmly and with flexibility
Able to communicate ideas and needs with youth and coworkers effectively and empathetically
Current COVID-19 vaccination/booster required for all staff (or medical exemption).
First Aid/CPR certified (or ability to get certified by start date or soon after)
Applicant must have graduated high school by June 2025
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Experience working directly with elementary-aged youth
Some higher education, classwork, or training in the youth development field or other related fields
Training and experience with best practices in teaching, group management, planning and designing activities, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed care for elementary youth
Transferable Skills:
As a staff at Camp Fire, you will build skills and gain valuable experience in
Supervision
Teaching
Mentorship
Leadership
Communication
Activity preparation
Group management
Planning and organizing
And much more
Compensation: $18.50-$20.50 per hour, depending on experience. Eligible for up to $200 end-of-summer bonus.
Benefits: Weekly paid professional development sessions, mentoring in the form of goal setting, observation and feedback from the program manager / Free programs for dependents / $50 referral bonus per additional staff recruit / Eligible for 1 paid mental health day after 4 full weeks of employment / Resume guidance and assistance.
To Apply: Camp Fire will begin reviewing applications immediately. Please list 3 references (2 professional and 1 personal).
Apply:
https://campfireco.bamboohr.com/careers/69?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D
https://campfireco.bamboohr.com/careers/72?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D
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