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Category: | Academics Instructor |
Date Posted: | 2012-01-26 |
Last Modified: | 2012-03-09 |
Job Title: | Activity Specialist |
Job Location: | Chester Springs, Newtown Square, Haverford, Chestn, Pennsylvania |
Number of Openings: | 8 |
Job Code: | 3734 |
Job Description
Position Summary:
An
Activity Specialist is responsible for the supervision of campers, the implementation
of camp curriculum, promoting and actively participating in all camp activities,
providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role
model for campers and counselors.
Position Objective/Purpose:
We are seeking
motivated team members who believe deeply in the organization’s mission and who
display a record of achievement in effective supervision & management of
youth, building positive relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being
of people of all ages.
Position Scope Factors:
Activity Specialists are
employed in the following camps;
·
Day Camp: 4 – 8
year olds (Dream Camp: 6 – 9 year olds - Trinity College & Girard College
locations only)
o World Tour: Campers discover various cultures, traditions,
languages, geography, music, dance, festivals, outdoor games, folklore and
more!
o Project
Discovery: Campers become scientists and environmental
stewards through scientific investigations and outdoor explorations.
o Creative
& Performing Arts: Campers will make music, dance their hearts
out and create tribe cheers while learning improvisation techniques, telling
stories, playing charades, singing karaoke and performing skits. You’ll also
help them prepare for our two Day Camp shows.
o Special
Events: Campers participate in
theme-related games and activities, obstacle courses, relays, and more during
this exciting team building time.
o Sports: Campers build sportsmanship and teamwork while
learning the fundamentals of soccer, street hockey, basketball, baseball, flag
football, tee-ball, track and field, wiffle ball and
more. Campers also enjoy weekly recreational games and age appropriate,
athletic tournaments.
o Keepsake Crafts: features hands-on, keepsake craft projects
o Fine Arts: introduces campers to the various genres and
media of famous artists.
o Reading (Dream Camp only): Each day, Dream Campers dive into
the wonderful world of words as they engaged in books by renowned children’s
authors through our literacy curriculum. Our reading program reached children
at all different levels by incorporating weekly themed short stories to
challenge our campers with vocabulary and reading comprehension.
o Dance (Girard College only): Through different forms,
techniques, and styles, camper’s fine tune their skills and create a team dance
to be performed at the end of the summer show.
·
Senior Camp: 9 –
15 year olds (Dream Camp: 10 – 16 year olds (Trinity College & Girard
College locations only))
o Quest: Campers learn about group dynamics, gain valuable
communication and problem solving skills, and develop a better understanding of
leadership fundamentals in this unique program.
o Eco-Venture: Eco-Venture exposes campers to the worlds of science,
nature and environmental stewardship.
o Sports: Instruction, game play and fun! Get energized while
playing soccer, street hockey, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, flag football,
and ultimate frisbee. Campers also enjoy weekly recreational games and age
appropriate, athletic tournaments.
o Art: Campers explore a variety of artistic techniques and
create masterpieces with oil and acrylic paints, wax, dye and more. Projects
include candlemaking, tie dying, printmaking, fashion
designing and cartooning.
o Conflict
Resolution: (Trinity and Girard only) Lessons encourage campers to consider
and define their values in a variety of situations, which should help to
provide the foundation of pre-deciding their reaction to challenging
situations.
o Music
Production (Girard College only):
Campers of all ages communicate and express themselves through the creation of
lyrics and song while understanding different tempos, beats, and genres. The
ability to learn, play and incorporate different instruments adds to the
experience
o Chess (Girard College only): Campers are taught the basics at the beginning of the summer and
challenge different tribe members daily. At the end of the summer a two week
tournament takes place where one student will hold the title of champion until
the following summer.
o Reading (Girard College only): Each day, Dream Campers dive
into the wonderful world of words as they engaged in books by renowned
children’s authors through our literacy curriculum. Our reading program reached
children at all different levels by incorporating weekly themed short stories
to challenge our campers with vocabulary and reading comprehension.
o Yoga (Girard College only): Yoga allows for campers to
grow in different techniques such as stretching, deep breathing, meditation, as
well as journaling.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Group supervision of campers with
attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and
personal and skill development
- Organize and prepare daily lesson plans
in a fun and creative manner
- Implement ESF curriculum; bring lesson
plans to life for campers through your participation, support and guidance
- Motivate campers by creating fun for them
in your activity (i.e. - songs, games, cheers, etc.)
- Encourage creativity and critical
thinking while making a positive impact on each of your campers
- Use effective classroom management skills
to lead the activity and effectively create an inclusive, fun environment.
- Promote and actively participate in all camper
activities
- Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialist
and collaborate on daily responsibilities
- Complete assigned paperwork
- Serve as a positive role model to campers
- Follow the ESF Code and maintain the ESF
Look at all times
- Employee is
expected to exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and to adhere to all
company policies
- Have fun
14.
Other responsibilities as assigned
Position Competencies for Success
1.
Understand and support the mission of
the organization
- Commitment to the growth and
development of youth
3.
The ability to work effectively with others
in all levels of the organization in a professional manner
- Commitment to producing
consistent, high-quality work
- Excellent judgment, ability to
identify problems and works quickly to find solutions
6.
Positive
attitude
- Patient, caring and creative
- Flexible, adaptive and a Team player