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SalaryOasis Day Camp Downtown is looking to hire fun, dynamic individuals for the summer of 2024! Camp runs from July 1st until August 23rd.
Seeking applicants who love kids and want the experience of working at camp and gaining skills. You get skills transferable to any industry in your future career path, including management, tenacity, perseverance, team work, patience, working under pressure, time management and more.
Position Summary
Dance / Music / Musical Theater
Activity Instructors are mentors and role models for Oasis campers. They bring the fun and energy to camp each and every day, while also taking the time to ensure the safety of all campers: managing their behavior, building relationships with them, and making sure that they are engaged in the wide array of offered activities. Activity Instructors work as part of a team, facilitating engaging activities with children over the course of the summer.
Qualifications
Required
- Must be 17+ years of age (staff under 18 must provide working papers)
- Must be able to commit to work Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for the duration of camp
- Demonstrated interest in working with children
- Must get to work in a timely manner each day
Desired
- Experience in a summer camp or after school setting/working with children in groups
General Responsibilities
Activity Management- 75%
Activity Instructors work hands on to facilitate engaging activities for children over the course of the summer, providing them with the tools and structure they need to be successful in a Day Camp environment. Being an Activity Specialists means you will be serving as a leader and role model for campers throughout the day, and creating a fun and inclusive environment for children of all types and abilities. Activity Specialists are provided a curriculum and are expected to facilitate activities for campers with the support of group counselors.
Communication with Counselors and Leadership Staff- 20%
Activity Instructors work together to ensure the success of the campers throughout the summer, and this requires working together with other staff and your direct and indirect supervisors. It is essential that Activity Specialists communicate any issues that arise during the course of the day to supervisors.
Participate in Training- 5%
Prior to the start of the summer, all staff must participate in a four-day training program, as well as periodic in-camp training throughout the summer.
Compensation:
Our compensation structure for seasonal summer staff is based on providing a stipend. A stipend is a fixed amount of money that we provide as compensation for the number of days you work during the camp season. It differs from an hourly wage or salary, as it is a predetermined sum.
Stipends for Activity Instructors range from $3200-$3800 total depending on prior experience. The total is divided into four bi-weekly paychecks (ex: a $3600 total stipend equals four $900 bi-weekly paychecks before taxes).
*Qualified candidates will be asked to apply on the company site: https://oasischildren.com/downtown-east-village/work-at-camp/
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $3,200.00 - $3,800.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What do you think are the top three qualities everyone who works with kids must have?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Leading dance and music activities for groups: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
