Job Information
The Malvern School Outdoors Specialist 2024 in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
The Nature Camp Specialist is responsible for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education, and outdoor living skills activities to campers.
The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from mid June to late August 2024. There will be a mandatory training session before the start of camp.
Responsibilities
-Develop daily lesson plans for the instruction of Nature activities appropriate for the age and skill level of individual campers ages 5 –14
-Develop and deliver all nature education and environmental program that is appropriate to the age and ability of the campers and utilizes the camp's natural environment
-Responsible for set up, inventory, and maintenance of all nature and environmental resource materials.
-Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during pre-camp orientation (may work with camp counselors)
-Teach and monitor proper use of equipment and activities
-Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed
-Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures
-Keep inventory of supplies
-Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed
Requirements
-Previous experience working in a day camp setting
-Experience teaching or assisting in nature-oriented camp programming.
-Must possess knowledge of native plants and animal species, love of nature, and ability to lead campers, aged 5-14, in nature-themed classes and activities.
-Previous experience working with children; examples include, but are not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant
-Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers
-Work effectively with co-workers
-Serve as a positive role model to campers
-Minimum of 18 years of age
Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)
-Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)
-Completed Mandated Report Training