Outdoor Adventure Camp Leader
Job description
Salary:
$17, overtime should be expected due to the nature of this position, anticipated earnings for the season are $8,500-$10,000.
Summary:
Outdoor Adventure Camp is an adventure-based camp with six overnight camping trips (totaling 20 nights away) for kids in 7th-9th grades.
This is a 7-week position from June 20-August 5 (34 days). An additional opportunity may be available for a 1-week camp position August 8 to August 12. Camp hours are 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, plus six multi-day overnight trips totaling 20 nights away (no weekends). Mandatory training June 12th- 16th. No housing available.
Responsibilities:
The camp leader will provide administrative assistance, coordinate daily activity plans, provide program leadership and supervision, enforce policies and procedures, and serve as direct contact for parents. Staff duties also include supervising campers throughout the day and during overnight camping trips, transporting them to and from trips and leading campers in daily activities that may include games, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, caving, canoeing, cooking, fire building and camping.
Qualifications:
Positive, enthusiastic, responsible individuals who enjoy and are experienced in working with children. Some knowledge of nature and outdoor recreation required. Lifeguard certification or ability to become certified, and/or experience driving a 15-passenger van a plus. Minimum age requirement 21 years old.
Schedule: This is a 7-week position from June 20-August 5 (34 days). An additional opportunity may be available for a 1-week camp position August 8 to August 12. Camp hours are 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, plus six multi-day overnight trips totaling 20 nights away (no weekends). Mandatory training June 12th- 16th.
Classification: Seasonal
Benefits: Parks Ambassador Program
The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.
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