Job Posting for Camp Counselor at East Bay Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To...
The Animal Camp Counselor (seasonal) assists in facilitating summer camp programs at our Oakland and Dublin campuses. Animal Camp Counselors are responsible for monitoring campers’ safety, presenting lessons and activities in a fun and engaging manner, and supervising animal meets.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older
Experience in providing educational programming and supervising children (K 12)
Ability to work independently and manage time well
Experience with animal handling/care preferred
Available for scheduled hours (see Working Conditions)
Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and finger-printing clearance required
Demonstration of excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
Facilitate youth animal camps, ages 6 14, including daily lessons, games, crafts, activities, and interaction with shelter dogs and cats
Maintain an organized, structured classroom; assist with set up & clean up each day
Provide a safe, fun and engaging learning environment for participants
Follow East Bay SPCA policies and procedures when working with participants, staff, volunteers and shelter animals
Assist with program administrative tasks
Provide guidance and support to youth volunteers (Counselors In Training and Youth Program Assistants)
Respond to electronic and telephone messages in a timely and appropriate manner
Provide care for onsite education animals, as needed
Provide basic communications with camper parents
Comply with applicable Mandated Reporter requirements per California Penal Code
Working Conditions
Schedule:
Mandatory (Paid) Training Dates: May 20th May 24th
During Camp: May 28 Aug 2, 2024
Facilitating Camp which takes place Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm, including time for preparation and clean up. General workday is 8:00am-4:30pm with a 30 minute lunch.
Work is performed in an animal shelter environment at Oakland and Dublin facilities
Must be comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and ages
Animal contacts and related injuries including bites and scratches may occur
Noise exposure varies and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations
Animal waste contact, smells and visual exposure are prevalent
Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation
Salary.com Estimation for Camp Counselor in Oakland, CA
$60,578 to $76,077
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