Nature Center Camp Leader
Nature Center Camp Leader
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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Help lead summertime camps at the Robinson Nature Center (RNC). Participants engage in nature study environmental study and/or other outdoor pursuits. Under direction of the Naturalist the leader assists with instruction and supervision for nature camps. Camp leaders work 1535 hrs a week (MondayFriday) from late May through late August.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES:
- Assistintheplanningimplementationandsupervisionofarecreationprograminthenature programming area.
- direction of the participants.
- Ensurethatparticipantsconductthemselvesinapropermannersoasnottoendangerthemselvesor others. Secure medical assistance for anyone who may be injured during an activity.
- Assistwiththeinspectionofareasandequipmentusedforprogramsonadailybasisforpotentially hazardous or unsafe condition.
- Communicateclearlyandcourteouslywithothercampstaffpark/schoolstaffparentsandchildren.
- responsibilities as assigned.
- AssistwiththeimplementationofHowardCountyRecreationandParkspoliciesandproceduresand camp standards and attend mandatory inservice training(s) or other meetings as required.
- Performsotherdutiesasneededtoensurethesmoothoperationsofthecenter.
- Mayassistinopeningandclosingdutiesasassigned.
- Communicates clearly and courteously with the public and coworkers. This may include answering phones while providing front desk coverage.
- BetrainedintheuseoftheAEDCPRandFirstAid.
- Otherdutiesasassigned.
At least 18 years of age. Ability to communicate with the public give clear directions and have an interest or experience with nature programming activities. Should have the ability to assist with teaching skills. CPR and first aid skills required. Have strong leadership skills and have experience working with groups and children. Have an awareness of the environment. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level II: At least one year experience teaching outdoor summer camps; experience leading childrens activities; or lifeguard certification.
RATE OF PAY:
Salary commensurate with experience:
Contingent:
Level I: Minimum Wage $16.00
Level II: $1618 per hour
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employment Type
Gig
