Outdoor Summer Camp Director

Heartwood Nature Programs offers year-round classes and camps at Saint Edward State Park, just northeast of Seattle in Kenmore, WA. this summer Heartwood offers 7 weeks of 100% outside day camp. We are looking for candidates who love being in nature and are energized working with children. Summer Camp Directors run the show and oversee 3-4 camp counselors and their campers. Each day our camp includes themed activities, yoga, mindfulness, crafts, field games, and hiking. Potential for employment in our school-year outdoor programs as an educator.

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TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application here: www.heartwoodnatureprograms.org/join-our-team Applications submitted through really will not be considered.

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Equity and Inclusion Statement

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Heartwood is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and participants. Our equal opportunity policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity in the workplace and applies to program participants including employees, contractors, participants and the parents/guardians of participants. The policy’s objective is to prevent and, if necessary, remedy discrimination or harassment experienced by program staff or participants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political beliefs or military status in any of its activities or operations. We use staff and participants’ preferred pronouns.

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Mission Statement:

To foster deep and lasting connections with the natural world through nature immersion, play, exploration, learning and shared time together to inspire and empower people of all ages to be stewards of the environment, their community and their own well-being.

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Core Values:

Mindfulness

Stewardship

Connection

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Summer Camp Director

Heartwood offers 7 weeks of 100% outside summer day camp. We are looking for candidates who love being in nature and are energized working with children. Each week includes themed activities, yoga, mindfulness, crafts, field games, and hiking. Summer Camp Directors guide and support camps and camp counselors, leading their camp into a fun-filled, memorable summer experience! Camp Directors wear many hats and build relationships with campers, staff, and parents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Holds the framework of the camp day, guiding the campers and camp counselors through the day
• Actively integrate participation, compassion, thought, and informed action to build a supportive community
• Leads morning and afternoon camp circle times
• Substitute as needed
• Participate in staff meetings and activities
• Plan, organize, and co-facilitate CIT and counselor training
• Provide support to camp counselors through training and day-to-day
• Supervise summer interns & junior counselors
• Organize and maintain class materials, supplies, and resources
• Develop positive relationships with campers, staff, and parents
• Responsible for the safety and health of campers and staff
• Perform daily and ongoing site risk assessments
• Photograph the highlights of camp
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a sense of humor
• Enthusiastic, reliable, creative, and flexible
• Exceptional verbal and written communicator
• Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of up to 40 people
• Love and prior experience working with children
• Love of nature
• Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather
• Openness to constructive feedback and growth opportunities
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff
• Possess good risk assessment
• Committed to keeping participants safe
• Exercises sound judgment while upholding the integrity and ethical standards of our organization
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team-based environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Working cell phone
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification Adult/Child, (Wilderness first aid a plus), or willingness to acquire
• Clear criminal background check
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand on feet up to 4 hours, hike on uneven terrain.

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Compensation and Benefits:

• This is a temporary summer position, ability to apply for year-round educator and/or coordinator position
• Pay range: $22-$25/hour

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Hours:

Depending upon the camp assigned, work hours will be either:

8:00am - 4pm

8:15am - 1:15pm

8:45am - 3:15pm

9:00am - 1pm

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Days: Monday thru Friday

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Must be available for 2 or more weeks of camp

Week 1, Jun 25 - 28 (Tu - Fr)

Week 2, Jun 30 - Jul 3 (Mo - Th)

Week 3, Jul 7 - 11

Week 4, Jul 14 - 18

Week 5, Jul 21 - 25

Week 6, Jul 28 - Aug 1

Week 7, Aug 4 - 8

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Required Training Dates:

June 12 and 16-17

June 1st is not required but is recommended

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application on THE HEARTWOOD WEBSITE. Applications submitted through really will not be considered. www.heartwoodnatureprograms.org/join-our-team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25