What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Henry Ford - Lead Summer Camp Counselor position at The Henry Ford?
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.
We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Lead
Summer Camp Counselors to facilitate a fun-filled program of engaging and safe educational experiences for campers aged 7-13 years. As part of The Henry Ford’s Learning & Engagement team, you will have the opportunity to help shape and lead an outstanding program. If you are an energetic self-starter who will help spark innovation in the next generation, please apply!
Essential Responsibilities
- Actively lead and manage our camps; contribute to the continuous improvement of our curriculum
- Work with camp counselors and volunteers to facilitate a fun and engaging program
- Supervises campers to ensure their safety, learning and general well-being
- Understand and apply all policies and emergency procedures to maintain safety and wellbeing of campers
- Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including daily attendance and incident reports
- Participates in maintaining camp supplies, camp base and daily schedules
Your Qualifications
- 18 years of age of older
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Special Education experience and/or ELL certification preferred
Additional Requirements & Important Dates
- Must be available to work camp training (could be scheduled on Saturdays), prep week, 5 weeks of camp, and 2 clean up days - June 7th-August 5th, (off week of July 4th)
- Must be willing to work an average of 5 hours per week remotely prior to the start of camp to assist in the preparation of lessons and activities.
- New employee training is mandatory at the end of May
- Lead Counselor hours are 8:30am – 4pm, M-F
- We are flexible and open to part-time or full-time
- Camp training is required (can be on Saturdays)
- Counselors are often outdoors and will be active all day – must have stamina and a sunny disposition
Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.
Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.
It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.
