The Malvern School
Location
Glen Mills, PA | United States
Job description
The Nature Camp Specialist is responsible for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education, and outdoor living skills activities to campers.
The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from mid June to late August 2024. There will be a mandatory training session before the start of camp.
Responsibilities
-Develop daily lesson plans for the instruction of Nature activities appropriate for the age and skill level of individual campers ages 5 –14
-Develop and deliver all nature education and environmental program that is appropriate to the age and ability of the campers and utilizes the camp's natural environment
-Responsible for set up, inventory, and maintenance of all nature and environmental resource materials.
-Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during pre-camp orientation (may work with camp counselors)
-Teach and monitor proper use of equipment and activities
-Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed
-Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures
-Keep inventory of supplies
-Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed
Requirements
-Previous experience working in a day camp setting
-Experience teaching or assisting in nature-oriented camp programming.
-Must possess knowledge of native plants and animal species, love of nature, and ability to lead campers, aged 5-14, in nature-themed classes and activities.
-Previous experience working with children; examples include, but are not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant
-Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers
-Work effectively with co-workers
-Serve as a positive role model to campers
-Minimum of 18 years of age
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)
-Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)
-Completed Mandated Report Training
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