What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dream Camp Activity Specialist position at ESF Camps?
Why Dream Camp?
- Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
- Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities.
- Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
- Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.
Dream Camp Perks:
- Convenient Summer Schedule: Consistent schedule for 5 consecutive weeks. Enjoy nights and weekends off.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
- Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles (including lifeguarding and other certifications).
- Camp Enrollment: For children of team members
Requirements:
- Sports Background: Preferably possess a background in a specialty activity
- Prior experience teaching this activity preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of college required - Teaching certification preferred
- Experience: We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.
- Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of two (2) years of ESF experience.
- Youth coaching and/or teaching experience required.
- Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
- Previous experience working with urban youth and families preferred (1st – 12th grades)
- Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours.
- Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
- Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
- Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Teach & Inspire: Implement the ESF curriculum. Actively engage campers, offer support, and provide guidance to bring activity to life.
- Deliver content in specific content area
- Plan, organize, and facilitate skill instruction periods
- Dive Into the Camp Day! Promote and lead daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with coaches & fellow instructional specialists.
- Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
- Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
- Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
- Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
- Adhere to all company policies.
- Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.
Reporting Relationships:
- Directly report to and take guidance from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
- Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
