Job Description

The Camp Instructor position reports directly to the Camp Director and Lifelong Learning Coordinator. The instructor is responsible for classroom supervision of all camp participants. Camp Instructors are responsible for organizing the classroom, including all aspects of safety, learning, and communication. Safety protocols include monitoring behavior, keeping accurate attendance records, reporting any and all injury and/or behavioral issues to the Camp Director and Coordinator, monitoring camper health records and providing measures to properly adhere to any special health circumstances (such as allergies or other health concerns) and making sure the activities and equipment are safe. Instructors are responsible for providing a meaningful and responsive learning environment that is engaging and fun. Instructors must turn in camp curricula for each camp week they teach. These curricula include supply lists as supplies are provided accordingly at the start of each camp. Instructors are responsible for effective communication with staff, including the Camp Director, Coordinator, other staff and counselors regarding safety issues, behavioral issues, supply needs, equipment updates or needs, and environmental concerns such as temperature. Instructors are also responsible for communicating with parents regarding program activities, injuries and behavioral concerns as they arise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop curricula and activities based on the camp theme provided.
• Lead campers through hands-on activities, labs, presentations, and experiments.
• Ensure the campers are supervised at all times and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
• Act as a leader for all Counselors and Counselors-in-Training (CIT’s), providing them with instructions for daily activities.
• Track each camper’s medical conditions as well as photo release restrictions.
• Keep track of supplies for the camp and convey to the Director any camp needs.
• Perform headcounts of participants throughout the day.
• Ensure participants are safe (properly hydrated, playing areas are free of hazards, etc.).
• Ensure the teaching space is clean and organized at the end of each day.
• Follow all protocols found in the camp standard operating procedures.
• Interact with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times in a positive manner.
• Assign duties for daily set-up and clean-up of the camp area.
• Carrying/keep track of activity supplies throughout campus as well as off-site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: Teaching, public speaking, leading classroom organization and design.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check including child protection service clearance.
• Instructor is required to follow any and all other instructions/duties as requested by the Camp Director and/or Coordinator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift and move up to a maximum of 20 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and sitting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.

This is a temporary position for summer 2025 based upon the summer dates identified by the Director at time of hire

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

This is a non-exempt (hourly), overtime eligible position; Grade 101; salary will be $23-$25/hr dependent upon experience.

Posted on 3/10/2025

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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