Summer Adventures Instructor, Part Time Seasonal, MWCC Gardner Campus (Pool)

General Statement of Duties:

Summer Adventures Instructors will work for the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development (LLL&WFD). Summer Adventures Instructors will be responsible for leading and implementing curriculum and learning experiences for students in grades kindergarten through high school. They are also responsible for the safety of the students in the group. Instructors will provide students with a safe environment to nurture age appropriate social and emotional skills in a summer program setting. Instructors will also mentor and oversee Counselors of the program. Instructors responsibilities could be applied to any section of the Summer Adventures program, including STEAM, Art and/or Fitness programming.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, develop and lead a variety of small and large group activities relating to topics including, but not limited to, STEAM, Art, Fitness;
• Provide safe, fun and educational experiences indoors and/or outdoors for all students;
• Supervise students during off-site field trips and/or activities;
• Identify and respond to student's social and emotional needs;
• Communicate with parents regarding the student's experiences and daily activities as needed;
• Report any student's concerns to the Manager of Youth Programming;
• Mentor a Counselor each week;
• Know, understand, and enforce all policies and emergency procedures associated with the Summer Adventures program and MWCC:
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by June 23, 2025;
• Prior programming experience for youth and teens or;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Be available June 15 - August 8, 2025 for various shift times, Monday-Friday.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates degree, or higher;
• College course work in education or discipline involving instruction;
• Current certifications in CPR (child and adult levels) and basic first aid.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead and implement Summer Adventures curriculum and activities;
• Ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude with students, co-workers and the college community;
• Ability to work as a member of team; and the
• Ability to accomplish tasks independently and/or with little direct supervision.

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $25 - $40 per hour depending on placement

Employee Status: Part Time Seasonal
Benefits: No
Hours per Week:Varies by placement. Between - 8:00a to 3:30p, Monday through Friday
Number of Weeks: Up to 8 weeks

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.