The Program Leader facilitates and leads dynamic camp activities based on their activity focus area. The Program Leader works cooperatively with the Director, Melwood Recreation Center, Program Director, and Day Camp Manager to run the program aspects of Camp Accomplish. The STEM Program Leader will have an activity focus area to include STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
The STEM Leader will plan and facilitate activities that build technical skills and inspire a love of learning. Science experiments, designing, building, math games and more can be used to teach critical thinking, problem solving and communication.
Develop and lead activities for the activity focus area that are creative, dynamic, fun and safe for campers of all ages and abilities.
Facilitates the upkeep of assigned activity area, ensuring that all areas are safe and well maintained.
Develop and write lesson plans with clear goals that are clearly tied to the activity focus area and are intentional in purpose.
Works closely with staff to adapt activities so each participant is able to participate.
Works with the Camp Director and Head Counselor to develop new activities and programs that are inclusive and therapeutic for participants of all abilities.
Assist the Camp Director and Head Counselor and other staff in the coordination and facilitation of evening programs, theme days, and special events.
Lives with assigned cabin group and staff in a respectful manner, participating in building a positive and safe camp living environment.
The candidate for this position must be willing to work with children of all ages and abilities, have good communication skills, be a team player, able to problem solve, and work in a fast paced environment.
This seasonal, summer job takes place during the summer months outdoors, where there is potential exposure to excessive heat and humidity, and other environmental influences such as insects, etc.
Behaviors:
Required:
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred:
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations:
Preferred:
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education:
Preferred:
High School or better.
Experience:
Required:
Willing to assist where needed.
Ability to be a self starter.
Ability to support diverse staff and special needs children.
Ability to multitask and follow directions.
Preferred:
Experience with personal care, grooming, dressing bathroom monitoring.
Licenses & Certifications:
Preferred:
Driver's License
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