We are seeking enthusiastic and responsible counselors, 16 years and older, with experience teaching and caring for young children. If you appreciate the connection between children and nature and would like to gain valuable experience in outdoor education, please apply!
Position Summary:
Camp Dates: June 3 – August 16 (11 weeks) (Minimum 3 week commitment during these weeks)
Training before beginning of Summer Forest Days – TBA
Location: Greenwich Botanical Center, Montgomery Pinetum, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT
Work hours 8:30am – 1:30pm, Monday – Friday (Rotating extended day obligations based on availability)
Pay: $15.69-$18.00 an hour depending on experience and qualifications
Age: 16 years of age or older
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support lead counselor to plan and supervise Summer Forest Days activities for campers.
- Provide engaging nature-based play and learning opportunities and fun experiences for campers.
- Supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and overall well-being.
- Maintain a schedule for camp participants while allowing for camper curiosity and child led play.
- Organize and lead various group activities for ages 3-8 years old.
- Help maintain the cleanliness of the GBC and environs.
- Assists in keeping accurate program records and incident reports.
- Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Understands any camper dietary restrictions/allergies and/or special needs.
- Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your charges at all times.
- Take initiative where appropriate and be a responsible and flexible team player.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field
- Enjoy being in the company of children
- Enjoy being in nature and in the out-of-doors during all weather
- Demonstrate leadership, responsibility, flexibility, a can-do attitude, attention to the task at hand, good communication, patience with campers and peers, problem-solving skills, caring attitude
- Must be able to carry heavy loads and travel uneven terrain and have the ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates