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Camp Activity Leader at Chapin

ESF Inc

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as an Activity Leader and inspire young minds at camp!

Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF (Education, Sports, Fun) Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast!

At ESF, an Activity Leader is called a True-Life Adventure Specialist or Camp Electives Specialist and leads various weekly specialty activities in our Senior Camp (3rd-8th grades). Full curriculum and supplies provided. Topics include art, photography, cooking, and STEM challenges. Candidates should be comfortable teaching different topics each week. Specific topics may vary by camp location.

Why ESF?

  • Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
  • Unleash Your Potential: We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.
  • Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
  • Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks:

  • Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
  • Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
  • Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

Requirements:

  • Teambuilding and Leadership Background : Preferably possess a background in activities related to teambuilding, leadership, group games, and team challenges.
  • Topics include art, photography, cooking, and STEM challenges. Candidates should be comfortable teaching different topics each week. Specific topics may vary by camp location.
  • Education :
    • College graduate working in an education/child-related career.
    • Teaching certification or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience : We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.
    • Prior classroom teaching/fieldwork experience (2-4 years)
    • Previous experience working with students in Elementary or Secondary grade levels
    • Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
  • Hours : Typically, 37.5-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours. Actual scheduled hours vary by camp location and program.
  • Schedule Commitment : Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
  • Required Training : Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
  • Dress Code : Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Teach & Inspire: Implement ESF curriculum. Actively engage campers, offer support, and provide guidance to bring lesson plans to life.
  • Dive Into the Camp Day: Promote and lead daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with counselors and fellow instructors.
  • Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
  • Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
    • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
    • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
    • Adhere to all company policies.
  • Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.

Reporting Relationships:

  • Directly report to and take guidance from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
  • Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

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