What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoo Day Camp Counselor (Temporary Assignment) position at Ventura County Community College District?
Under general supervision of the Teaching Zoo Operations Supervisor, conduct the Junior Safari Day Camp Program and similar programs at The Teaching Zoo.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary, full-time and part-time assignments at Moorpark College. This recruitment is not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
The Teaching Zoo is home of the Animal Care & Training program at Moorpark College.
For more information, please email alisa_behar@vcccd.edu.
Schedule: May 27, 2025 to August 8, 2025 (temporary full-time)
May 27, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (30 hours per week)
June 2, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (40 hours per week)
June 30, 2025 to July 3, 2025 (32 hours per week)
July 7, 2025 to August 1, 2025 (40 hours per week)
August 4, 2025 to August 8, 2025 (20 hours per week)
Schedule: May 27, 2025 to August 8, 2025 (temporary part-time)
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday (18 hours per week)
WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
Develop, design, and implement creative, interactive, and age-appropriate educational activities for zoo day campers between the ages of 6-17; prepare program specific learning-related materials. EAssign animals to campers based on camper preferences, age, and experience for the purpose of preparing weekly educational presentations and performances; demonstrate proper handling and provide guidance to campers regarding safe animal handling practices. E
Assist campers in designing presentations and with arts and crafts projects, games, and activities. E
Provide information to parents and visitors regarding operations, registration procedures, and safety guidelines; review and collect day camp forms and fees. E
Communicate with and provide information to the public, media, and college personnel regarding the Junior Safari Day Camp Program. E
Purchase food and supplies and track expenses for the zoo day camp. E
Coordinate day camp activities with The Animal Care and Training Program students and staff to ensure safety, compliance, and quality of educational experiences of day campers. E
Train and provide work direction to counselors in training. E
Ensure camper compliance with rules and regulations of the Animal Care and Training Program and The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. E
Check-in and release day campers according to established procedures. E
Provide for the physical needs of campers with regard to hydration, sun exposure, nutrition, and first-aid as needed. E
Maintain camp facilities, classrooms, and picnic areas in a neat and orderly manner. E
Operate office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers. E
Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E
Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
E = Essential dutiesAny combination equivalent to:
Education:
One year of college course work
Experience:
One year of experience working with non-domestic animals or one year of experience working with children in an organized recreational or educational setting
A First-Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program
A CPR Certificate issued by a recognized CPR training program
A valid California Driver License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Animal Care & Training certificate or its equivalent
Child development certificate or its equivalent
Salary : $20
