What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Guide (seasonal) position at City of Little Rock, AR?
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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
Job Objective: To provide, safe educational experiences and supervision of children ages 6-12 during Zoofari camp season at the Little Rock Zoo.
The City will be accepting applications based on the hiring needs of the Zoo. Interviewing will be conducted on a continuing basis while Zoofari Camp registrations are open.
Essential Functions
- Independently supervise, guide, and teach children ages 6-12.
- Facilitate and actively participate in age-appropriate activities, games, and crafts in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Interact with caregivers, Zoo guests, volunteers, and other staff in a professional manner.
- Collaborate with Camp Guide peers and serve as a mentor for Summer Youth Employees (SYE) and teen program participants, using constructive feedback and co-teaching methods.
- Explain and maintain camp expectations, redirecting campers, as needed, toward appropriate behavior.
- Prepare daily materials and supplies, monitoring inventory and condition, to ensure items are available and ready to conduct scheduled programs and activities.
- Assist with program evaluation and assessments, as needed.
- Serve as a role model and leader for campers by creating a safe and fun camp environment, encouraging curiosity and self-expression.
- Maintain clean and tidy camp spaces, which may include sweeping, wiping up spills, organizing and putting away materials, setting up or breaking down tables and chairs.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of age-appropriate messaging and engagement techniques for children ages 6-12.
- Knowledge of life sciences, exotic animal species, and conservation/environmental science.
- Ability to deliver conservation/environmental education lesson plans that inform the campers about the Zoo and its conservation efforts.
- Ability to facilitate programs and connect to diverse audiences of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and knowledge-levels in classroom sized groups.
- Ability to collaborate with volunteers and communicate needs for assistance effectively during various camp activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups.
Commitment:
- Work at least four weeks of summer camp (do not have to be consecutive), scheduled Monday-Friday.
- We do not offer camp the week of June 30 to July 4 in observance of the holiday.
- Attend mandatory orientation and training days occurring on April 19, 20, and 26.
Application Requirements
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
- On-line applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
Regular part-time employees who work 1,500 hours shall receive six (6) days of Sick Leave upon the completion of the 1,500 hours. If unused, this Sick Leave shall be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of fifteen (15) days (120 hours). Regular, full-time non-probationary employees who transfer to Regular, part-time positions will receive credit for the previous year's service for purposes of Sick Leave accrual and may carry over accrued Sick Leave accrual up to the maximum noted above.
Regular part-time employees who were in pay status (vacation, sick leave, or actual hours worked) for at least 1,500 hours during the year shall receive the following Vacation Leave:
Up to 10 years of service (40 hrs.) = 5 days per year
10 years or more (60 hrs.) = 7-1/2 days per year
