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Summer Camp Activity Counselor - Science Counselor
Strawberry Recreation District
We are looking for experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic camp counselors to bring the best possible camp experience to our community. Summer Camp Counselors @ Camp Strawberry. Must be 15 yrs. or older. Will report to the Camp Director. Experience preferred.
You will create, coordinate, and lead indoor and outdoor science and nature-based activities including science projects, arts & crafts, nature walks, and other summer camp activities for children ages 4-12 in a fun, safe environment.
Camp is organized into one-week sessions. Must be available to work an entire week in a session. Hours: 8:30 - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. (Seasonal position with possible hours after summer). Background check required before employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be the primary role model for a group of campers
- Create a safe, positive, supportive environment for campers
- Plan, organize and supervise fun and age-appropriate science activities
- Help lead scheduled activities and support indoor and outdoor programming
- Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors
- Take on additional responsibilities as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- must be at least 15 with a valid work permit
- positive, team player
- reliable transportation
- experienced in working with children ages 5 through 15, preferably in a camp setting
- familiar with summer camp/youth summer activities
- warm, open and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children
- interested in creating, planning and facilitating group activities
- appropriately silly, energetic, and imaginative at play
- adept at providing adequate attention to individual campers while supervising a larger group
- enthusiastic, flexible, and able to improvise (a must)
Session Dates:
June 16th - August 15th
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift and 4 hour shift available
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22