Part-Time Camp Counselor

 

ROLE:

Rutabaga’s Nature Arts Camp is looking for a part-time Camp Counselor for our summer camp program. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about children, art, and nature and has experience working in a summer camp program. This person is confident in taking the lead on creating an enjoyable, safe, and smooth experience for our campers and other staff members. 

The part-time Camp Counselor is responsible for helping their team to plan, organize, and implement educational and recreational activities for campers (ages 4-10 years old) while ensuring each child's safety, well-being, and positive development. This role is an integral part of a small team with low ratios, therefore is a larger contributor to the overall success of our summer camp program!  

Responsibilities:

  • Take the lead on the Extend Care activities with a small group of children

  • Assist camp staff with activity preparations

  • Helping to maintain a clean and safe camp space 

  • Assist camp staff to ensure smooth transitions and safe movement of campers

  • Oversee group behavior, preventing altercations and injuries through non-confrontational, non-physical, and non-threatening techniques

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prior camp counselor or teacher experience required

  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and experience working with/supervising children

  • Ability to build relationships with students, parents, and assistants

  • Commitment to create a warm and positive environment

  • Excellent communication with staff and caregivers

  • CPR certification and first aid training. Training provided.

  • Able to be physically active with and engage campers. 

  • Ability to adhere to a schedule and demonstrate flexibility with unexpected changes

RATE & Info:

  • Rate based on experience (~$18/hr)

  • Start ASAP. Position will run through August 25

  • Part-time, Approx 20 hours per week, 2:00 to 6:00PM (Monday - Friday)

  • Ability for 40 hr/wk during weeks of Aug 12 and Aug 19

  •  Potential continued involvement in Rutabaga’s year-round Nature Arts programs

  • Background checks are required

  • Work Location: East Falls

How to Apply:

Complete this APPLICATION FORM and we’ll be in touch shortly. Thank you!

Rutabaga Toy Library is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.