Counselor-Nature Navigator SEA
Counselor-Nature Navigator SEA
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Counselor Nature Navigator
Status of Employment:
Seasonal or Temporary NonExempt
Compensation & Benefits:
Expected hiring range $15.00 $16.00 based on education experience and skills.
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Description:
Provide developmentally appropriate activities related to nature gardening and environmental education for programs and camps that meet the needs and interests of the participants and aid in the greenhouse operations according to an established schedule.
Duties:
- Assist in the planning preparation and implementation of programs.
- Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Assist with the purchase distribution and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials within area of responsibility.
- Establish cooperative working relationships with coworkers and parents.
- Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and inhouse training sessions.
- Conduct selfaccording to the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
- Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.
Qualifications
Education:
- Junior in high school or higher grade level.
- High school diploma preferred.
- Some college desired especially in environmental studies.
Experience:
- Working with youth.
- Supervision of groups of youth in a recreational setting preferred.
- Experience working in an outdoor or nature related setting preferred.
Knowledge:
- General knowledge of recreation parks and leisure service field.
- General knowledge of day camp and afterschool programs and services.
- Specific knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for youth in nature and environmental programs.
License / Certification:
- Valid drivers license required for programs including transportation preferred if not including transportation.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one 1 year.
Conditions of Employment May Include:
- provide proof of date of birth.
- provide a copy of drivers license or photo identification.
- provide drivers abstract if position requires driving.
- submit to a reference check and employment verification.
- submit to a state criminal background check.
- submit to preplacement drug testing.
- submit to reasonable cause and postaccident alcohol and drug testing.
Hours:
- Tuesday Saturday: 4 hours per day with occasional evening programs scheduled to be determined.
Contact:
Jonathan Cochrane
Recreation Specialist General Recreation
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
Employment Type
Temp
