Kinder Camp Leader - Summer Day Camp BrightStar

Job Title: Junior Rangers Camp Leader Pay Range: $21.86 - $26.98 Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt Schedule: 20-25 hours/week; shifts vary by location and may include evenings, weekends, and required trainings. Reports to: Camp Coordinator Program hours of operation: 8:00 AM – 5:00/6:00 PM (varies per location) Locations: LAUSD (SFV, South LA, South Gate, Huntington Park, West LA/Westwood), Garvey Elementary School District (Rosemead/San Gabriel/Monterey Park), Green Dot Public Schools (LA), Inner City Education Foundation (View Park), Aspire Public Schools, Brightstar Schools, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Lennox School District (Lennox), Pomona Unified School District (Pomona), ABC Unified School District (Cerritos) and Hawthorne Unified School District (Hawthorne). Job Summary: Junior Rangers Camp Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers campers and will support clubs of up to 10 participants. Junior Rangers Camp Leaders have the opportunity to grow, connect, play and have the greatest impact on their camper’s summer experience. Junior Rangers Camp Leaders are enthusiastic, and love to learn and work with young people in an outdoor, summer setting! Other support members of the team include a camp coordinator, who oversees the program and a community liaison who supports the camp coordinator. All camp staff can choose between working in day camps, sleepaway camp, or both. The Junior Rangers Camp Leader position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites. Role Overview Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional). Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families. Develops and leads age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.). WR has an activity catalog to support the development of activity plans. Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities. Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders. Collaborates with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishments. Requests required materials in a timely manner so Camp Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget. Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certifications. May be required to attend off-site field trips. Participate in staff development training, as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring. Junior Rangers Camp Leaders are accountable to the Camp Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties. Other related duties as assigned. Why work for Woodcraft Rangers Sick time Lifecraft Upward Mobility Career development The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community. Ideal Candidate Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance TB Test clearance First Aid & CPR certification (provided by WR) Work well with young children and/or youth. Good oral and written communication. Computer literacy and willingness to learn. 6 months experience supervising a group of early education aged children in a school or recreational setting OR 6 units in early education or child development. Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling. For ABC Unified School District (Cerritos) Candidates ONLY - 48+ College Units or ABC Unified Paraeducator Test Completion. Physical Demands In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: Frequent standing is required during working hours Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential. Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a computer monitor. The noise level reflects typical work environment for job description. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Woodcraft Rangers