Summer Camp Support Staff

CenClear is looking for Camp Support Staff. CenClear is partnering with Flying Dove Ranch in Ridgway for an eight-week Summer Kids Camp. Campers can include student aged individuals ranging from First-Eighth grade. This is a temporary position based on an eight-week schedule.

CenClear

CenClear is an organization dedicated to leading our community with superior quality and innovative services to all consumers by providing physical, social, emotional, educational and leadership development. Belief in the importance that parents are the prime educators of children has led CenClear to adopt the philosophy of "Reaching Children Through Families.”

Flying Dove Ranch

At Flying Dove Ranch, we hope to develop, evaluate and promote outdoor related programs that foster the ethical, social and intellectual development of youth. While nurturing children’s capacity to think skillfully and critically, we also strive to deepen their spirituality with emphasis on Christian values such as kindness, forgiveness, personal responsibility, as well as respect for others and the environment in which we live. We believe these qualities are essential to leading humane and productive lives in our society.

Location:

• Monday-Thursday at Flying Dove Ranch in Ridgway, PA
• Friday at a location in the community

Position:

• This is a temporary position working Monday through Friday for approximately 8 weeks starting June 10th-August 9th (there will be no camp on July 4th or the week of July 8-12).

Hours:

• Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Kids will be on site from 8:30 to 3:30 with an option of arriving early at 8 am and late pick up until 4 pm, if scheduled.
• A day of training will be scheduled prior to camp starting. Hiring multiple Support Staff so that coverage is available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Option to fill all 40 hours or potentially splitting hours with another individual so that all hours can be covered.

General Description of Duties:

Support staff will be responsible to assist the Camp Director for the overall day to day running of the summer camp program. Support staff will assist with supervision of campers. Support staff will assist with leading activities for campers to have an enjoyable summer program. Support staff with lifeguard certification will act as lifeguard during any water-based activity or zip line. Support staff may be asked to assist with transportation of campers to/from the site or for offsite scheduled activities. Support staff will assist with camp set up of activities and clean up throughout the day, as well as securing of materials / equipment. Support staff will assist director in identification and development of scheduled activities. Support staff will collaborate with camp director and parents to address any concerns that arise with any specific camper. Support staff will work to promote camp for this summer and future summer camps.

Education/Experience:

• Be at least 18 years old, however 25 years old or older is preferred in case there is a need to drive agency vehicle to transport campers. Have a current valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• High school diploma or GED or higher education in a related field preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aide certification
• Lifeguard certification and experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with children and adolescents.
• Prior experience working as part of a team.
• Prior experience with camping, recreational activities, scouting, and/or teaching.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision/oversight.
• Enthusiasm and creativity and willingness to make camp a fun experience for the campers.
• Familiarity with activities that fit into the camp weekly themes, non-denominational Christian religious activities, and therapeutic activities.
• Familiarity with optional activities and their safety requirements available through Flying Dove Ranch to utilize these during camp for camper activities: zip line, archery, rifle target shooting, etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Be able to use basic computer programs such as word, excel, email.

Must have the following Clearances:

• PA Criminal Record (State Police)- https://epatch.state.pa.us
• Child Abuse History Check- compass.state.pa.us/cwis
• FBI Clearance-PA Department of Human Services- https://uenroll.identogo.com
• Mandated Reporting Certificate-free- reportabusepa.pitt.edu.

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