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Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?
Who We Are:
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. A progressive organization for its time, Woodcraft’s programs were notably inclusive, youth-led and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Woodcraft has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities in the greater Los Angeles area.
What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers offers:
Full-spectrum afterschool enrichment with emphasis on creating a positive environment.
Summer learning and outdoor education programs for nearly 15,000 youth between 4 and 18 years old
Lifecraft: a career and college advancement program focused on long-term academic and career goals for its over 700 staff.
Ideal Candidate:
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.
Why work for Woodcraft Rangers:
Life Craft
Upward Mobility
Career development
The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.
The Rock Climbing Instructor position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and Camp Wodcraft site.
The Rock Climbing Instructor will:
Develop and deliver an ax throwing program that is developmentally appropriate for campers
Focus on camper development (social skills, communal living skills, responsibility, self-esteem, leadership
development, etc... )
Ensure that all camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
Maintain a clean, safe and secure ax throwing range at all times, including while not in use
Maintain Rock ClimbingAS equipment and range area
Conduct safety checks of equipment
Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned
Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise special events, evening programs and other all-camp activities.
Ensure campers have fun!! It’s camp!
Requirements:
Minimum High School Diploma or GED (AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred); prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.
Valid Livescan & TB Test
Must have current certification in Rock Climbing instruction or documented training and experience
Must submit health history record prior to first day of work.
Possess attributes that contribute to camper success (enthusiasm, integrity, compassion, trustworthiness,
patience and respect)
Experience working with youth in a camp environment preferred, a minimum of one year working with youth
in any setting.
Ability to perform traditional summer camp activities (hike, chants, stand for extended periods of time, etc.)
Possess the cognitive, auditory, and visual abilities to perform described duties at camp
Woodcraft Rangers will require proof of vaccination for ALL employees providing any in-person work with
staff or clients.
All employees must submit a negative COVID-19 test result before their first date of employment.
Must be able to stay at camp in Mountain Center, CA during camp season
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires
normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/program.
Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available. Operate with
- daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.
- Pay Range: $960 weekly salary + lodging and food during 4 weeks and 1 weekend of summer camp
Schedule:
Training:
June 6, 2024 – June 9, 2024 – at camp / overnight
Camp Weeks:
Weekend Date: June 14 – June 16
6/23/24 - 6/28/24
7/7/24 - 7/12/24
7/21/24 - 7/26/24
8/4/24 - 8/9/2024
Additional weeks / weekends may become available
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