Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The organization will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability or other reason prohibited by the fair employment laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in an effort to advance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Employment at Camp Fire First Texas is on an at-will basis. The employee and the organization are each free to terminate the relationship at any time without cause.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested persons should fax or email a cover letter, resume, salary history & requirements to:
Camp Fire First Texas
2700 Meacham Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76137
resume@CampFireFW.org
Fax: 817-831-5070
Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
Full Time Positions
Administrative Assistant - Group Services
Full-Time Child Development Teachers
Director of School Readiness Programs
Director of Program Quality
Vice-President of Marketing & Communications
Part Time or Seasonal Positions
Part-Time Chef
Part-Time Child Development Teachers
Part-Time After School Staff (15 – 25 hrs/wk) - Fort Worth & Aledo
CIT Coordinator - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Assistant Director - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Unit Coordinator - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Inclusion Counselor - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Counselor - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Challenge Course Director - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Challenge Course Staff - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Waterfront Coordinator - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Lifeguard/Counselor - El Tesoro Resident Camp
Administrative Assistant - Group Services
JOB SUMMARY
Camp Fire First Texas is now accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant for our Group Services Division. The Group Services Division focuses on providing curriculum based quality after school care, out-of-school day camps and teen services. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for but not limited to accounts receivable, grants management and compliance with licensing requirements. The incumbent will assist with design and implementation of programs to meet the unique need of the youth in the Group Services programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Accounts Receivable; financial management of programs
• Grants management
• Ensure TDFPS Licensing & Minimum Standards compliance
• Hire, train and supervise staff and volunteers
• Work with other organizations and agencies
• Attend all meetings and functions required by the position
• Organize and maintain administrative systems
• Complete, in a timely fashion, all required paperwork
• Communicate, market, and develop strategies for implementing project activities
• Handle multiple projects
• Skilled communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to implement programming and specifically support enrichment events associated with the teen services program
MINIMUM QUALIFICTAIONS
• Experience in accounts management & receivables
• Experience in grant reports and oversight
• Experience with TDFPS Licensing and Minimum Standards
• At least 2 years experience in an office management position
• At least 2 years experience working with Child Development programs
• High moral character and integrity
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must have and maintain a good driving record, reliable personal transportation required
• Must pass criminal background check as required by TDFPS Licensing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in financial budgeting
• Good oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Monday – Friday, 35-40 hours per week
Camp Fire Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Full-Time Child Development Teachers
JOB SUMMARY
Camp Fire First Texas Child Development Center is now accepting applications for full-time child development teachers. Full time teachers will serve as a co-teacher and be responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans according to each child’s developmental level. Camp Fire offers many opportunities for continued professional development and strives to model best practices.
REQUIREMENTS
• At least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous early childhood experience
• Prefer a CDA certificate or some college credit in child development
QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of early childhood developmental milestones
• Knowledge of appropriate classroom management
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Open to new ideas in early childhood education
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Camp Fire Child Development Center , 2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Director of School Readiness Programs
JOB SUMMARY
• Leads and manages Camp Fire’s school readiness work maintaining and creating systems that support the growth, quality and sustainability of this program.
• Ensures the implementation of the model (professional development/mentoring, director support and family engagement for teachers in 0-5 age group classrooms), community awareness, and meets funder expectations of impact assessment.
• Ensures that our on-site child care program’s demonstration work, our outreach mentoring, and our community professional development align with best practices and Texas state standards.
• Leads the recruitment work, the assessment, the professional development planning and curriculum implementation in Work/Family programs not limited to—but with a strong focus on early childhood programming.
REQUIREMENTS
• Supervise the execution of program goals, objectives and action steps.
• Ability to understand and work with research concepts such as quantitative and qualitative data, reliability and validity and evaluative/reporting work.
• Ability to evaluate multiple programs serving child care professionals.
• Track and report on program budget.
• Manage the recruitment process for community site mentoring.
• Supervise staff and execution of program goals, objectives and action steps.
• Ability to monitor program quality through outcome measurement and customer feedback and facilitate needed program improvements.
• Ability to provide leadership and facilitate partnerships to affect positive community change regarding quality child care and professional development for child care professionals.
• Provide training and education on content areas and program delivery as needed.
• Connect key curriculum components across the programs and articulate to the Council and to the community.
• Observe program delivery of the model for the purpose of gathering data to improve the school readiness work and to inform the overall system.
• Track emerging trends in early education.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters Degree in Curriculum, Youth Development, Education, or related field
• Professional Development (training/educating adults) experience
• Five years experience in education/youth development
• Five + years Supervisory, management, and leadership experience
• Working knowledge of human development 0-8 years of age-- ability to understand theory and usher it into practice
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
40+ hours per week between the hours of 8-6 mostly, but not exclusively, weekdays. Actual hours worked each day may vary slightly depending on the time of year.
Camp Fire Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137
Director of Program Quality
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Program Quality leads the assessment, professional development planning and curriculum implementation in Council programs not limited to, but with the focus on school age programming. The incumbent will ensure that curricula respond to standards and quality indicators connected to Camp Fire guidelines such as CFPQA, Thrive (developmental assets, growth mindset, goal planning and reflection, and identifying sparks), High/Scope & Youth Work Methods, Frog Street Press – essentially best practices – as appropriate for each program setting and population.
REQUIREMENTS
• Evaluate, recommend, develop, and evolve curricula for Camp fire programs
• Serves as a resource person to staff and a “mentor teacher”
• Provide training and education on content areas and program delivery as needed
• Connect key curriculum components across the divisions and articulate to the Council
• Assist in communication on our educational framework for marketing purposes
• Be the “Thrive Champion” and liaison between the First Texas Council and Camp Fire National regarding the Thrive Initiative.
• Observe program delivery of Curriculum for the purposes of gathering data to improve the curriculum and to inform professional development sessions
• Track emerging trends & issues in creation & delivery of curricula
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Curriculum, Youth Development, Education, or related field
• Professional Development (training/educating adults) experience
• Working knowledge of human development 0-18 years of age; ability to understand theory and usher it into practice
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
40+ hours per week between the hours of 8-6 mostly, but not exclusively, weekdays. Actual hours worked each day may vary slightly depending on the time of year.
Camp Fire Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137
Vice-President of Marketing & Communications
JOB SUMMARY
The Vice President of Marketing & Communications will develop the Camp Fire First Texas strategic marketing and communication plan, build and maintain strong relationships with all departments, donors and volunteers and serve as primary point of contact for all marketing and communication needs. This position carries the responsibility for the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and public relations plan that effectively communicates and drives the performance of the organization. This plan communicates the Camp Fire First Texas promise and programs in a way that attracts and retains participants, contributors and volunteers. Camp Fire First Texas serves six North Texas counties and more than 20,000 participants annually. This position will have supervisory responsibility. This position reports to the CEO/President.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Develop and implement council marketing plan in coordination with program leadership
• Provide strategic consulting with expertise to organization-wide marketing and communications activities
• Serve as council and provide guidance to leadership on communications and marketing issues
• Work collaboratively with other senior leaders to ensure execution of strategy and implementation of internal and external programs and fundraising efforts
• Lead marketing efforts and enhance delivery and participation in programs
• Prepare and administer department budget
• Oversee the writing and issuing of press releases to cultivate media coverage of events and program
• Build and maintain rapport and familiarity with local media and communications/marketing firms
• Oversee all marketing and communications venues, including electronic/digital, web, print and multi-media in support of advancing Camp Fire’s promise and cause in accordance with brand guidelines
• Create public relations and marketing materials for the council
• Collaborate on the planning, organization and implementation of media, marketing and communications for the council
• Create and maintain all graphic resources while ensuring brand compliance
• Actively participate as a member of the council’s management team
• Assume all other duties as assigned and agreed upon
• Analyze program and participant survey results with the appropriate teams and guide the development of teams to address needs identified
• Manage all crisis communications in concert with the council’s senior management team
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field: Master’s Degree or APR certification preferred
• Minimum of 7 years professional experienced and a demonstrated track record of communication strategy success
• Experience working in a multi-unit organization
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community: track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others
• Strategic thinking skills
• Strong project management skills, analytical skills, creative and resourcefulness in formation of approaches to increase brand awareness and appreciation
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Community - Ensures community engagement; promotes the overall brand and feel of Camp Fire
• Relationships – initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community in which we serve.
• Quality Results – determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives
• Emotional Maturity – Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
40+ hours per week between the hours of 8-6 mostly; some evenings and weekends will be required.
Part-Time Child Development Teachers
JOB SUMMARY
Camp Fire First Texas Child Development Center is now accepting applications for afternoon part-time child development teachers. Part-time teachers will assist the Lead teacher in implementing lesson plans according to each child’s developmental level. Camp Fire offers many opportunities for continued professional development and strives to model best practices.
REQUIREMENTS
• At least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous early childhood experience
• Prefer a CDA certificate or some college credit in child development
QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of early childhood developmental milestones
• Knowledge of appropriate classroom management
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Open to new ideas in early childhood education
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
1:00pm – 6:00 pm Monday-Friday
Camp Fire Child Development Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Part-time Chef
JOB SUMMARY
The part-time chef will prepare, season, and cook dishes such as salads, soups, meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and desserts; following recipes and menus established by Camp Fire.
REQUIREMENTS
• Prepare and present breakfast, lunch and snacks following menus, recipes and nutritional guidelines and specific instructions.
• Set up buffet line, making sure all food items are properly presented.
• Follow food handling and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Excellent organizational skills to make sure that everything runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Ensure kitchen and workstations are clean at all times. Expected to meet federal and state health department standards and codes for proper food handling and storage.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with USDA Food program a plus.
• Experience in preparing and presenting for a casual business dining experience.
• Must possess current food handler certificate or ability to obtain it within first month of hiring date.
• Knowledgeable of commercial kitchen equipment and functioning.
• Must be able to demonstrate skills commensurate with job requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure food preparation and presentation runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Ability to communicate in the English language.
• Ability to follow all dietary guidelines and instructions set by Camp Fire.
• Must be able to pass national criminal and TFPS background check.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
• 7:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday – as needed.
• May be asked to work periodic weekends and evenings.
• Work location is Camp Fire Resource Center
Part-Time After School Staff (15 – 25 hrs/wk) - Fort Worth & Aledo
JOB SUMMARY
Camp Fire USA First Texas Council is accepting resumes for after school counselors for our after school programs located in Fort Worth and Aledo schools. The After School Staff is responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where social and self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected. You may be asked to assist with providing snack, homework help, and attend field trips as well as be willing to lead small group activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with youth
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must pass a criminal background check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• College credit in child development, education, or related field
• CDA Certificate, Associate or Bachelors Degree in child development, education or related field
• Bilingual, English - Spanish
CIT Coordinator - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule. To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro through facilitating the Counselor in Training program.
REQUIREMENTS
• Facilitate CIT’s development of skills in camp activities, outdoor living and leadership.
• Guide CIT’s development of skills in camp activities, outdoor living and leadership necessary to work effectively with children.
• Instruct CIT’s following the national Camp Fire Counselor-In-Training Course.
• Interpret and coordinate CIT program with appropriate camp staff as it relates to their campers and units.
• Keep records throughout course and provide written evaluation at program close.
• Evaluate each CIT regarding progress within the CIT course.
• Attend administrative staff meetings.
• Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent experience
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, May 19-July 21. Position requires varied hours due to the program needs of the week.
Assistant Director - El Tesoror Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule. To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro through the planning and delivery of program activities and events. Design and deliver program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the camp director.
REQUIREMENTS
• Deliver a fun program to campers.
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.
• Supervise and evaluate Program Specialists to develop and implement all facets of camp program activities
• Develop and implement schedules and records for all areas of camp program and facilities.
• Attend administrative staff meetings.
• Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders. • Assist in handling camper behavior management, and contact parents as needed.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Provide ongoing program ideas to counseling and activity area staff.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 22 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent experience
• Prior supervision of a program similar to the camp.
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, May 19-August 3. Position requires varied hours due to the program needs of the week.
Unit Coordinator - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule.
REQUIREMENTS
• Oversee cabin management for entire Unit.
• Maintain facilities in and around Unit
• Facilitate weekly cookout within unit
• Administrative duties
• Attend administrative staff meetings
• Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, May 29-July 26. Position requires living in cabin with campers. On duty all day with a two hour break each day, and a 24 hour period off on weekend.
Inclusion Counselor - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule. To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro by being the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
REQUIREMENTS
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Attend all job trainings and staff meetings.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Minimum of one year of college preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, June 1-July 21. Position requires living in cabin with campers. On duty all day with a two hour break each day, and a 24 hour period off on weekend.
Counselor - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule.
To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro by being the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
REQUIREMENTS
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Attend all job trainings and staff meetings.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Minimum of one year of college preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, June 1-July 21. Position requires living in cabin with campers. On duty all day with a two hour break each day, and a 24 hour period off on weekend.
Challenge Course Director - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule. To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro through the development and delivery of adventure challenge activities at the camp. Deliver adventure challenge activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Assist in the management to the physical operation of the adventure challenge facilities and equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
• Develop, teach and deliver a fun and engaging adventure challenge program to campers.
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures in adventure challenge.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the challenge course program area.
• Assist in overall implementation of camp programs
• Provide unit coverage when assigned
• Assist in weekly set up and clean up of camp
• Assist in end of season all camp clean up
• Adhere to Camp Fire First Texas policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of one year of college preferred
• Current Level 1 challenge course certification or documented experience and training
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, May 29-Aug 3. Position requires living in cabin with campers. On duty all day with a two hour break each day, and a 24 hour period off on weekend.
Challenge Course Staff - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule. To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro through the development and delivery of adventure challenge activities at the camp. Deliver adventure challenge activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Assist in the management to the physical operation of the adventure challenge facilities and equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
• Develop, teach and deliver a fun and engaging adventure challenge program to campers.
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures in adventure challenge.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the challenge course program area.
• Assist in overall implementation of camp programs
• Provide unit coverage when assigned
• Assist in weekly set up and clean up of camp
• Assist in end of season all camp clean up
• Adhere to Camp Fire First Texas policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Minimum of one year of college preferred
• Current Level 1 challenge course certification or documented experience and training
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, June 1-Aug 3. Position requires living in cabin with campers. On duty all day with a two hour break each day, and a 24 hour period off on weekend.
Waterfront Coordinator - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule.
To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro through the planning and delivery of activities at the camp’s waterfront that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities. Provide management to the physical operation of the waterfront’s facilities and equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
• Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program
• Train and supervise waterfront staff
• Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area
• Participate as a member of the camp management team to plan, direct, and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions
• Attend administrative staff meetings.
• Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent experience
• Current Lifeguard and canoe/kayak certification
• Knowledge of pool operation
• Experience in supervising other staff
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
This position lives onsite during the entire camp season, May 19-August 3. Position requires varied hours due to the program needs of the week.
Lifeguard/Counselor - El Tesoro Resident Camp
JOB SUMMARY
Camp El Tesoro offers a coed summer residential and day camp program for children ages 6-17. Our campers typically stay one to two weeks during the summer. We offer a variety of camp programs and allow the campers to choose their morning activity schedule.
To further the mission of Camp Fire’s Camp El Tesoro by being the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
REQUIREMENTS
• Supervise and guard all waterfront activities
• Assist waterfront instructional staff in program areas such as swimming and boating
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Attend all job trainings and staff meetings.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Current Lifeguard certification, or ability to obtain prior to season start
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Minimum of one year of college preferred
• Experience as a lifeguard preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children in outdoor environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to handle the pressures that are associated with living with coworkers, and children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual