Nature / STEM Activity Specialist - Summer Camp (Full Time Seasonal)

Nature Activity Specialist

Naticook Day Camp

To Coordinate and lead the Nature/Environmental Education program at Naticook Day Camp, and to help maintain standards that lead to a quality program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Day Camp Director

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Develop, plan and lead the Summer Nature/Environmental Education Program

• Develop different projects that will fit into allotted time period

• Assist in conducting initial and end-of-season inventory, storing, and keeping equipment

in good condition.

• Assist in teaching staff their responsibilities in activity during staff training

• Conduct daily check of facilities and equipment in program area for safety, cleanliness

and good repair

• Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed

• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment

• Assist in packing all materials and supplies at end of the season

• Evaluate current season and make recommendations for following season

• Other duties may be assigned and required

. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Training and experience in Nature/Environmental Education

• Ability to create lesson plans for campers of all ages

• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors

• Good character, integrity, and adaptability

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

• Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate

safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management

techniques.

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards

related to the activity.

• Ability to work with different age and skill levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School graduate or equivalent, or at least 18 years of age

Current CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred

Experience teaching nature or environmental education activities