Summer Camp Counselor

Location

Chattanooga, TN | United States

Job description

The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the upcoming summer zoo camp season. Our June - July Summer Camp program is for children who are rising 1st graders - middle school age.

Camp Counselors are needed Monday through Friday to engage young campers with educational programming through interactive games, tours, animal encounters and crafts. Prior experience working with the public, especially children, whether formal or informal, is highly desirable.

Important Dates:

Camp Dates : June 3rd - August 2nd, 2024; (Off July 1st - 5th)

Training : May 28th - May 31st, 2024

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate educational programming, including activities and crafts
• Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants
• Organize and maintain program materials and supplies
• Manage groups of program participants
• Present live animals to program participants
• Provide direction to Camp Counselor Assistants
• Maintain clean and safe spaces and follow all safety protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned
• For a complete list of roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year working with children grades 1st-8th in the same capacity
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Must enjoy working with children and have the ability adapt to different teaching situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects. This position requires walking or standing for long periods of time.

Physical Environment:

This position is often exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions.

This position requires working with and around animals such as reptiles, birds, small mammals, and insects.

The Friends of the Zoo, Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The Chattanooga Zoo has adopted a smoke-free campus to serve as a leader in promoting a healthy workplace and environment.

The Chattanooga Zoo is a member of the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace program . This position requires pre-employment screenings which will include: a background check, credit check, drug screen & tuberculin skin test.

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Salary

$13 per hour