Nature Summer Camp Specialist

The Nature Camp Specialist is responsible for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education, and outdoor living skills activities to campers.

The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from mid June to late August. There will be a mandatory training session in May.

Responsibilities

-Develop daily lesson plans for the instruction of Nature activities appropriate for the age and skill level of individual campers ages 5 –14

-Develop and deliver all nature education and environmental program that is appropriate to the age and ability of the campers and utilizes the camp's natural environment

-Responsible for set up, inventory, and maintenance of all nature and environmental resource materials.

-Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during pre-camp orientation (may work with camp counselors)

-Teach and monitor proper use of equipment and activities

-Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed

-Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures

-Keep inventory of supplies

-Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed

Requirements

-Previous experience working in a day camp setting

-Experience teaching or assisting in nature-oriented camp programming.

-Must possess knowledge of native plants and animal species, love of nature, and ability to lead campers, aged 5-14, in nature-themed classes and activities.

-Previous experience working with children; examples include, but are not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant

-Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers

-Work effectively with co-workers

-Serve as a positive role model to campers

-Minimum of 18 years of age

- Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)

-Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)

-Completed Mandated Report Training