What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAVE Foundation Summer Camp Counselor position at Newport Aquarium?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist/Lead in the delivery of Camp WAVE, including before care and after care as needed.
- Assist/Lead with daily camp activities including behavior management, set up, instruction, clean up and supply inventory.
- Serve as a mentor and leader for Camp WAVE including interns, and Jr counselors and work with them to guarantee program success, organization of schedules, rosters, paper work, and camper safety.
- Follow and adhere to the WAVE Foundation and Newport Aquarium safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe camp experience for all participants, staff, volunteers, and animals.
- Operate a variety of audio/visual equipment upon completion of training to be provided by Education Staff
- Communicate and maintain working relationships with counselors, students, guests, staff, supervisors, volunteers, other departments, and colleagues in related industries
- Communicate well in an environment which may include young children, loud noises, large crowds and varying settings (each program is unique, and you must be prepared to work with a new environment each time)
- Perform Herschend Family Entertainment and WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium Core Values, Guest Service Accountabilities, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Completed degree or working towards some form of degree, preferably in an animal science or educational field.
- Must have strong public speaking skills, and an affinity for teaching young children
- Camp WAVE Counselors must have full availability from May 27– August 1 unless prior approval has been ascertained before camps. The week runs Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm, with potential of before care and after care responsibilities. Weekends are not required, week off June 30-July 4.
- Willingness to take direction and coaching from experienced staff members to improve skills and enhance camper experience
- Understanding of day camp procedures/standards preferred, or willingness to learn
- Must be able to provide references upon request.
- Certified in First Aid/CPR or willing to become certified.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful completion of background check.
- Able to lift 40lbs and physically move about the facility, including pushing heavy carts. Reasonable accommodation available.
- No history of allergy related to animals or plants which might interfere with ability to work.
- Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease).
WHAT TO EXPECT:
WAVE Foundation employees enjoy the same perks available to all Newport Aquarium employees. Visit the aquarium whenever you want, share complimentary tickets with friends and family, enjoy discounts on food and beverage, merchandise from our gift shop, and candy from Sweet Dreams Candy Company.
Looking to pursue your education without the debt? From day one, active employees qualify for free tuition through Grow U with hundreds of programs available from certifications to college prep to associates, bachelor’s, and even master’s degrees. Most are fully-funded. Learn more at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU
WAVE Foundation inspires and fosters environmental stewards of aquatic life through education, conservation, and volunteerism.
You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before – ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start…and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics – truthful and filled with smart people! And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.
WAVE Foundation is an independent 501c(3) charitable organization, working in partnership with Newport Aquarium.
Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on bringing families closer together by creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.
