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Looking for an individual to assist our Camp Director with the management, supervision and health and safety of a comprehensive Summer Camp program serving children ages 3-10. We're looking for a positive, fun, creative, hardworking individual who understands and loves camp. A great attitude and an ability to roll with changes and keep a smile while doing it are a must. This person will also be the director onsite for the Extended Day camp program from 3-6pm. Great opportunity for a teacher or individual with an Early Childhood or Elementary Education degree. Camp operator will review all of what the staff member will need to be responsible for.
Hours per week: June 26, 2023 – August 18, 2023 | Monday – Friday 10am-6pm
(Start date can be flexible for DOE employees.)
Job Responsibilities:
• Help educate visitors and parents about our camp.
• Ensure good public relations and provide friendly customer service to all campers, families, staff and visitors.
• Promote high staff and camper morale. Motives staff to ensure camper well-being, fun and happiness.
• Maintain a professional appearance in the camp community, while modeling responsible behavior for camp staff.
• Motivate and encourage staff to plan, present, and maintain effective programs to ensure the campers’ well being, fun and happiness.
• Lead Extended Day camp session from 3-6pm with activities for campers age 4-10. Manage Extended Day teachers and dismiss campers to their guardians.
• In consultation with the director, make adjustments with the camp program and staff to assure a smooth flow of camp operation.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of campers and staff.
• Assure that behavior management techniques are correctly applied to conflicts with children when necessary and under Camp Directors supervision.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Record all medical incidents in the med log and complete any necessary paperwork regarding program incident reports.
• Attend all pre-program trainings, certifications and staff meetings before camp begins and any planned meetings scheduled during the duration of camp.
• Displays a positive attitude towards The Art Farm NYC, to help maintain a positive image of The Art Farm NYC
• Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Director.
CPR/First Aid are required or Nursing License Up to do date qualifications and/or flexibility in updating are a plus. If you don't have the desired certs, we are glad to help you get trained and certified.
Must commit to June 26 – August 18th | Monday – Friday 10am-6pm
Bachelor’s Degree a must - background in elementary education, or children's nursing a plus.
