Job Description
Assistant Camp Counselor
About the New Canaan Nature Center and Summer Camp
The New Canaan Nature Center (NCNC) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit environmental education center and sanctuary dedicated to helping people of all ages better understand, appreciate and care for the world of nature. Located a short distance north of New York City, NCNC encompasses a 40-acre preserve in the heart of New Canaan, CT that features diverse habitats including wet and dry meadows and woodlands, two ponds, dense thickets, an old orchard and a cattail marsh. Two miles of trails meander across the site. Through a diverse range of programs for schools, youth, adults, and families, the NCNC strives to create a deeper understanding and concern for the natural world through programs and exhibits that stress enjoyable and active, hands-on learning. It is our belief that personal awareness and involvement will enable citizens to make intelligent decisions relating to the future of our environment.
Our Summer Camp program aims to get children “unplugged” from electronics and other indoor activities by creating and strengthening the connection of children to nature through sustainable, exciting, hands-on interactions in the out-of-doors. It is our goal to “Leave No Child Inside” over the summer as there exists an entire world of adventure just waiting outside the door. Our Summer Camp serves approximately 1,000 children, ages 3-15, through half-day, full-day, and overnight adventure programs. The goal of camp is to provide quality environmental education experiences, which meet the mission and sustainability policy of the NCNC, within a fun and exciting camp atmosphere.
Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org for more information.Position
Assistant Camp Counselor - seasonal position with full time hours. Based on this classification, you are a temporary, non-exempt employee. This Position reports to the Assistant Director of Camp and the Camp Director.
Assistant Camp Counselors work with Lead Camp Counselors to help facilitate and manage camp activities for camper groups. Assistant Camp Counselors aid Lead Camp Counselors in the development and implementation of education curricula and camp activities that support our yearly camp themes and meet the NCNC’s mission and sustainability policy. Assistant Camp Counselors will work alongside and in coordination with Teacher-Naturalists-in-Training (TNT) high-school volunteers during camp sessions as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director. The Assistant Camp Counselor must be willing and prepared to assume other appropriate duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director.
Working Hours
Monday through Friday, although some weekend work may be required. Typical operation hours of NCNC are from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The working hours for this position are 8:30-4PM. Summer Camp schedule may require additional time beyond typical operation hours. Summer Camp season runs from approximately mid June to mid August, including staff training the last week of May. Please check website for details on camp session schedule for this year.
Qualifications/Requirements
The Assistant Camp Counselor must:
Have experience and/or knowledge in environmental/outdoor education, formal and/or informal teaching, camps or similar experience working with children in a responsible and professional setting. (Prior summer camp experience a plus).
Be able to work well as part of a team and interact well with visitors
Possess the physical ability to work actively throughout the property in a variety of weather conditions.
Hold and maintain throughout the duration of camp valid certification in the following: First Aid/CPR and Epi-pen/Medical Administration. If not current, must be willing to obtain valid certification prior to the start of the camp season.
Possess a valid health/vaccination record (required).
Possess enthusiasm for working with children and a sense of humor.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Program
Duties Include:
Quality Programming
Maintaining CT state standards for summer camp operation, as well as the nature center mission and sustainability policy.
Working with Camp Counselors, Instructors, Resident EE Staff, Camp Director, and other NCNC staff to provide high quality education experiences to all NCNC Summer Camp participants and TNT volunteers.
Camp Curricula & Activities
Assist the Lead Camp Counselor with enacting interactive and interdisciplinary nature camp programming for PreK-4thgrade that maximizes use of our NCNC outdoor classroom space.
Provide enthusiastic and innovative instruction in coordination with Lead Camp Counselor - teaching through hands-on and inquiry-based methods that encourage exploration, awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of the natural environment.
Assist in safely leading groups of up to 16 children in an outdoor setting while enacting solid group/behavior management protocols (handle camper adjustments in a caring and age-appropriate manner)
Help to ensure accurate check-in/check-out of campers, greet parents.
Assist during snack and lunch breaks, preparing food as necessary
Lead the entire camp in games, songs and activities by own volition and as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director.
Handle/teach with captive wildlife as your training allows
Camper Health & Safety
Duties Include:
Recognizing and appropriately responding to hazards and emergencies.
Maintaining CT state youth camp standards for instructor to camper ratios.
Encouraging the personal and social development of children.
Observing children and reporting all accidents, significant illnesses, and/or signs of physical, emotional, or ****** abuse to the Camp Director.
Supervising participants and ensuring the safety of all campers.
Assist Lead Counselor with records and storage of camper medications within the Medication protocol of camp.
Attendance
The Assistant Camp Counselor must:
Attend staff training prior to the start of camp.
Attend all morning staff check-ins & afternoon staff debriefs, as well as any other scheduled meetings
VI. Miscellaneous
The Assistant Camp Counselor must be willing and prepared to assume other appropriate duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director.
Compensation: $17/Hour
Closing Date: April 15 of each year or until filled.
Apply to Indeed with resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
About the New Canaan Nature Center and Summer Camp
The New Canaan Nature Center (NCNC) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit environmental education center and sanctuary dedicated to helping people of all ages better understand, appreciate and care for the world of nature. Located a short distance north of New York City, NCNC encompasses a 40-acre preserve in the heart of New Canaan, CT that features diverse habitats including wet and dry meadows and woodlands, two ponds, dense thickets, an old orchard and a cattail marsh. Two miles of trails meander across the site. Through a diverse range of programs for schools, youth, adults, and families, the NCNC strives to create a deeper understanding and concern for the natural world through programs and exhibits that stress enjoyable and active, hands-on learning. It is our belief that personal awareness and involvement will enable citizens to make intelligent decisions relating to the future of our environment.
Our Summer Camp program aims to get children “unplugged” from electronics and other indoor activities by creating and strengthening the connection of children to nature through sustainable, exciting, hands-on interactions in the out-of-doors. It is our goal to “Leave No Child Inside” over the summer as there exists an entire world of adventure just waiting outside the door. Our Summer Camp serves approximately 1,000 children, ages 3-15, through half-day, full-day, and overnight adventure programs. The goal of camp is to provide quality environmental education experiences, which meet the mission and sustainability policy of the NCNC, within a fun and exciting camp atmosphere.
Visit www.NewCanaanNature.org for more information.Position
Assistant Camp Counselor - seasonal position with full time hours. Based on this classification, you are a temporary, non-exempt employee. This Position reports to the Assistant Director of Camp and the Camp Director.
Assistant Camp Counselors work with Lead Camp Counselors to help facilitate and manage camp activities for camper groups. Assistant Camp Counselors aid Lead Camp Counselors in the development and implementation of education curricula and camp activities that support our yearly camp themes and meet the NCNC’s mission and sustainability policy. Assistant Camp Counselors will work alongside and in coordination with Teacher-Naturalists-in-Training (TNT) high-school volunteers during camp sessions as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director. The Assistant Camp Counselor must be willing and prepared to assume other appropriate duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director.
Working Hours
Monday through Friday, although some weekend work may be required. Typical operation hours of NCNC are from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The working hours for this position are 8:30-4PM. Summer Camp schedule may require additional time beyond typical operation hours. Summer Camp season runs from approximately mid June to mid August, including staff training the last week of May. Please check website for details on camp session schedule for this year.
Qualifications/Requirements
The Assistant Camp Counselor must:
Have experience and/or knowledge in environmental/outdoor education, formal and/or informal teaching, camps or similar experience working with children in a responsible and professional setting. (Prior summer camp experience a plus).
Be able to work well as part of a team and interact well with visitors
Possess the physical ability to work actively throughout the property in a variety of weather conditions.
Hold and maintain throughout the duration of camp valid certification in the following: First Aid/CPR and Epi-pen/Medical Administration. If not current, must be willing to obtain valid certification prior to the start of the camp season.
Possess a valid health/vaccination record (required).
Possess enthusiasm for working with children and a sense of humor.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Program
Duties Include:
Quality Programming
Maintaining CT state standards for summer camp operation, as well as the nature center mission and sustainability policy.
Working with Camp Counselors, Instructors, Resident EE Staff, Camp Director, and other NCNC staff to provide high quality education experiences to all NCNC Summer Camp participants and TNT volunteers.
Camp Curricula & Activities
Assist the Lead Camp Counselor with enacting interactive and interdisciplinary nature camp programming for PreK-4thgrade that maximizes use of our NCNC outdoor classroom space.
Provide enthusiastic and innovative instruction in coordination with Lead Camp Counselor - teaching through hands-on and inquiry-based methods that encourage exploration, awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of the natural environment.
Assist in safely leading groups of up to 16 children in an outdoor setting while enacting solid group/behavior management protocols (handle camper adjustments in a caring and age-appropriate manner)
Help to ensure accurate check-in/check-out of campers, greet parents.
Assist during snack and lunch breaks, preparing food as necessary
Lead the entire camp in games, songs and activities by own volition and as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director.
Handle/teach with captive wildlife as your training allows
Camper Health & Safety
Duties Include:
Recognizing and appropriately responding to hazards and emergencies.
Maintaining CT state youth camp standards for instructor to camper ratios.
Encouraging the personal and social development of children.
Observing children and reporting all accidents, significant illnesses, and/or signs of physical, emotional, or ****** abuse to the Camp Director.
Supervising participants and ensuring the safety of all campers.
Assist Lead Counselor with records and storage of camper medications within the Medication protocol of camp.
Attendance
The Assistant Camp Counselor must:
Attend staff training prior to the start of camp.
Attend all morning staff check-ins & afternoon staff debriefs, as well as any other scheduled meetings
VI. Miscellaneous
The Assistant Camp Counselor must be willing and prepared to assume other appropriate duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant Director.
Compensation: $17/Hour
Closing Date: April 15 of each year or until filled.
Apply to Indeed with resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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