Camp Instructor: Camp Surf

Provide Outdoor Education and Recreation programming for youth aged 6-12 for a specialized day camp experience, “Waves of Adventure at Camp Surf”. Lead classes designed to connect youth to the coastal environment through hands on activities and lessons. Facilitate recreation activities including but not limited to archery, beach games, climbing tower. Ideal candidate has a background in or strong interest in environmental science or a related field. 

Follow all camp policies and schedules, teach and lead activities, know and enforce safety rules, care for camp equipment and facilities, work well in a team and set a positive example for children to follow. Ensure the camp environment is welcoming, genuine and nurturing for all campers and guests.  

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Schedule: June 2 - June 28, 2025 (1 week of training, 3 weeks of programming)

• Lead a group of 20 campers through daily programming.
• Teach educational classes and lead activities for students and clients. Develop an interpretive display or lesson plans based on needs and areas of expertise
• Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills
• Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction
• Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp, including developing rules and procedures and
  maintaining or improving equipment and facilities
• Use good judgment and make conservative decisions to ensure the safety of our campers
• Follow all rules, operating procedures, and instructions, carry and use properly the necessary equipment during activities, know and follow established emergency procedures
• Provide exemplary role modeling at all times when groups are in camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment and supplies
• Supervise camps at all times
• Follow specific directives of the Program Coordinators, Outdoor Education Director, or Program Directors as assigned. Communicate all work-related issues through the Program Coordinators

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor's degree or in progress in education, recreation, related field, or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner
• Minimum 6 months experience in outdoor education or related field
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute