Recreation Instructor

Bay Cliff Health Camp is a non-profit health camp located in Big Bay, Michigan. We are hiring for our flagship Children's Therapy Camp that runs from June 11th-August 6th.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Have fun, enjoy being with children, and enter enthusiastically into camp life, activities, and routines.

2. Plan and develop fun, entertaining, daily lessons that engage the campers in hands-on learning and skill development.

3. Plan and carry out at least one evening all-camp activity during the summer, with the Activities staff.

4. Keep a notebook of lesson plans, activities, inventory, and ideas as a resource for future instructors.

5. Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Activities Director, Program Coordinator, or Executive Director.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clean and organize work area at the beginning of camp, during, and at the end of camp.

2. Provide a written inventory of supplies and equipment to the Activities Director at the beginning and at the end of camp.

3. Prepare a list of supplies and equipment needed for your planned activities, if they are not on hand, and submit list to the Activities Director.

4. Assess the abilities of children during first week when you will have the opportunity to meet all the campers.

5. Plan seven weeks of activities appropriate to the age level and ability of each child. Campers range in age from 3-17 and disabilities range from mild to complex. These disabilities include physical impairments (i.e., cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc.), speech-language impairment, hearing loss, and vision impairments. Collaboration with the Therapy Staff is encouraged.

6. Be prepared with activities for rainy days that necessitate holding your classes inside rather than outside.

7. Submit written daily lesson plans to the Activities Director before the start of each week. Solicit ideas for activities from counselors and unit leaders as they know their campers’ interests and abilities.

8. Instruct and manage the class sessions which run approximately 45 minutes in length from 9:00-11:45 a.m. and 3:00-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

9. Work with the assistance of the counselors who will serve as aides during the class that their campers are scheduled.

10. Facilitate and assist counselors in setting up weekend activity classes which are done on a sign-up basis for Saturday and Sunday.

11. Be available several times a week to allow staff to check out recreational equipment for campers and for themselves and to assist the Program Director in developing recreational games for staff free-time.

12. Participate in the general camp program. This includes attendance at meals, helping counselors at evening programs, and participating in all-camp activities such as the 4th of July celebration.

13. Accept an assignment of Rest Counsel with the campers as needed.

14. Clean and maintain living quarters at the beginning, during, and at the end of camp.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience or training in indoor and outdoor recreation.

2. High interest and experience in facilitating recreational and/or physical education programs and the ability to communicate that to children on their level.

3. Ability to work with others on staff in a spirit of cooperation, patience, and respect.

4. Flexibility, dependability.

5. Desire to live and work in camp setting.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to carry out all physical requirements for Bay Cliff Health Camp Safety Plan

2. Ability to move safely across uneven surfaces

3. Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time

4. Ability to transport light to moderate objects short distances

5. Ability to lift light objects from one level to another

Applicants must apply at the following link:

https://baycliff.org/seasonal-employment/

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $2,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Michigan: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Bay Cliff Health Camp is located in Big Bay, Michigan. Are you open to residing at camp for the duration of your employment?

Work Location: In person