Summer Camp Assistant

Animal Protective Association Of Missouri

Job Location:

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position:Summer Camp Assistant

Status:Full-timeSeasonal Non-exempt

Pay Rate: Starts at $17/hour based on experience

Description:

The APA Summer Camp Assistant supports the Summer Camp Director in delivering engaging safe and meaningful summer camp experiences for children. This role assists with daily camp activities camper supervision humane education programming and logistics while fostering a positive fun and respectful learning environment centered on compassion for animals and people.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Camp Support & Operations: Assist with the daily operations of the APA Summer Camp including activity setup cleanup and transitions between programs. Support the Camp Director with preparation and execution of daily schedules and lesson plans.
Camper Supervision & Safety: Supervise campers during activities ensuring safety inclusion and positive engagement. Maintain accurate headcounts and assist with check-in and check-out procedures. Monitor camper behavior and redirect as needed to maintain a safe respectful environment. Assist with supervising the volunteer camp counselors.
Humane Education & Programming: Assist with delivering age-appropriate humane education activities that promote empathy kindness and understanding of animal welfare. Support interactive lessons crafts games and animal-related educational experiences.
Behavior Management: Reinforce camp rules and expectations in a calm consistent and supportive manner. Communicate behavioral concerns or incidents promptly to the Camp Director.
Animal Interaction Support: Assist during supervised animal interactions modeling appropriate behavior and ensuring safety for campers and animals. Help campers understand animal body language respectful handling and shelter animal care concepts as directed by camp leadership.
Communication & Teamwork: Communicate professionally with campers parents/guardians volunteers and APA team members. Assist with addressing parent questions during check-in and check-out escalating concerns to the Camp Director when appropriate.
Reporting & Maintenance: Report camper concerns injuries supply needs or maintenance issues to the Camp Director promptly. Help maintain clean organized and safe camp spaces.
Adaptability & Professionalism: Remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced environment. Represent APAs mission values and culture positively at all times.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

Commitment and Passion:Demonstrated commitment to excellence and a strong passion for the mission and work of the APA.
Childcare experience: Experience working with children in a camp school or youth program required.
Physical Requirements:Ability to perform work in a classroom setting within an animal shelter including occasional lifting moving and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Must also be able to stand for long periods and walk for distances up to .5 miles when necessary to oversee camp activities and field trips.
Background Check:Due to the nature of working with children a satisfactory background check will be required to ensure the safety and well-being of all camp participants.

Why Join APA

OurMission: At the APA we bring and keep pets and people together building connections that strengthen families and communities.

Our Vision:Our vision is a compassionate community where pets and people thrive together.

Our Values:P.E.T.S.

At the APA our values are more than words they are the compass that guides us and defines who we are as a team.

Partnership:We believe pets and people thrive together. By building trust and collaboration with families neighborhoods and partner organizations we create stronger communities expand access to care and ensure that pets and people have the resources they need to stay together.
Empathy:We lead with compassion respect and understanding in all that we do. Every decision begins with the well-being of pets and people and we treat each individualwhether a client colleague or community partnerwith dignity and care.
Trust:We act with transparency integrity and accountability. By being clear about our intentions honest in our actions and responsible stewards of resources we earn the confidence of those we serve and inspire trust in the broader community.
Spark:We spark innovation and creativity to advance animal welfare. By embracing new ideas adapting to emerging needs and developing forward-thinking solutions we shape a future where every pet has the chance to thrive in a loving home.

Were committed to creating an inclusive and comfortable experience for everyone. If you need any accommodations or accessibility support during the hiring process please email

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position:Summer Camp AssistantStatus:Full-timeSeasonal Non-exemptPay Rate: Starts at $17/hour based on experienceDescription:The APA Summer Camp Assistant supports the Summer Camp Director in delivering engaging safe and meaningful summer camp experiences for children. This role assists with daily c...