Camp Team Building and Leadership Instructor

ESF Camps is hiring Team Building and Leadership Instructors to join our mission-driven team at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia! Dream Camp provides hundreds of urban youth an opportunity to become the people we know they can be. The Team Building and Leadership Instructor is responsible for the supervision of campers while providing a safe and fun learning environment facilitating team building and leadership activities using ESF supplies and curriculum.

Why Dream Camp?

• Make a positive impact on children and youth (grades 1-11) while receiving comprehensive training.
• Internships, field work, continuing education credits, lifeguard, and specialty certification reimbursement
• Flexible summer schedule with the opportunity to work up to 5 consecutive weeks
• Become a motivated leader and gain experience supervising children while building long lasting relationships
• Discounted camp tuition for children of team members
• Employee referral bonus program

A Team Building and Leadership Instructor has the opportunity to teach the following program:

• Quest/Jr. Quest: Campers (grades 1-4 or grades 5-11) learn about group dynamics, gain valuable communication and problem solving skills, and develop a better understanding of leadership fundamentals.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Organize daily lesson plans in a fun, creative, and inclusive manner
• Implement ESF curriculum; bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation,
• support and guidance
• Promote and actively participate in all camper activities and projects while working effectively with counselors and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
• Supervise campers with attention to behavior and group management while serving as a positive role model to campers and peers.
• Communicate with clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community.
• Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health, safety, and security of the campers.
• Demonstrate the ESF Core Values and Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily

Requirements:

• Prior classroom teaching/field work experience or two (2) years of ESF experience
• Teaching certification preferred - Minimum two (2) years of college completed
• Previous experience working with children - Previous camp experience preferred
• Previous experience working with inner-city youth and families preferred
• Hours are typically from 8:00am-3:30pm; Monday - Friday
• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion
• The site director must approve any non-contracted requests for time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.
• It is understood you will complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by ESF and the state you are working in.
• Follow the ESF Code and maintain the "ESF Look" at all times

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director. May also take direction from and is overall accountable to the Site Director.

Covid 19 Health & Safety Protocols:

ESF has developed and will be implementing an Advanced Safety Plan to ensure our campers, team members, and parents thrive in a safe environment. This plan includes detailed safety measures in the following areas. Team members will be trained on all protocols and full compliance is expected.

• Limited enrollment and smaller group sizes
• Camper & staff screening with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Cleaning, disinfection & handwashing
• Premier outdoor facilities
• Reasonable contact reduction, including social distancing practices
• Symptom Management Action Plan
• Specialized Safety Training