Assumes primary responsibility for supervising campers throughout the camp day and implementing Camp St. Vincent’s academic and social skills curriculum. Creates a safe, friendly and fun camp environment for campers, volunteers and staff.
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Responsible for leading and supervising campers in their assigned groups throughout the day during instructional periods, large group gatherings, special activities, field trips, breakfast and lunch.
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Plans, coordinates, and directs math and reading activities according to the specified curriculum with emphasis on skills that are both grade and age appropriate of campers that attend camp.
- Prepares and submits lesson plans, 5 days prior to each session, to Director.
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Prepares grade and age appropriate activities for swimming, athletics and the psycho social groups.
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Makes full use of supplies provided, as well as able to provide additional supplies/resources to help enhance the effectiveness of the said program.
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Makes sure campers are supervised and complies with camp discipline policies at all times and that proper safety and first aid procedures are carried out.
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Ensures that program and storage areas are kept clean and orderly at all times.
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Maintains an inventory of supplies, and submits requests as needed.
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Attends pre-camp training and orientation program and participates in advance planning prior to the start of camp.
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Participates in weekly instructor’s meetings.
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Promotes good camp spirit and unity.
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Serves as a “Bus Counselor” on scheduled dates agreed upon in advance, and on an “emergency basis,” as needed.
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Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary.
- Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
- Attends all staff meetings and other meetings as required/directed.
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Supports a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers and works with them effectively.
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Other as assigned within the scope of the position.
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2 years of college education, required; Bachelor’s Degree, preferred, or appropriate certifications.
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Experience in teaching children; professional educators with expertise are preferred.
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Possess creative abilities and appreciation of the outdoor, natural environment.
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Ability to commit to 8 weeks of uninterrupted.3d work and pre and post camp planning meetings.
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Capable of planning and implementing, daily activities through verbal and written communication (daily lesson plans).
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A genuine liking for children and outdoor camp life.
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Emotional maturity, integrity, and high moral character
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Successful completion of background screening.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
__X__ Primarily Outdoor Work
TYPE OF WORK
___X__MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.
