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Category: | Assistant Director |
Date Posted: | 2012-01-26 |
Last Modified: | 2012-03-09 |
Job Title: | Support Specialist |
Job Location: | Chester Springs, Newtown Square, Haverford, Chestn, Pennsylvania |
Number of Openings: | 8 |
Job Code: | 3750 |
Job Description
Position Summary:
A Support Specialist is
responsible for the direct care and supervision of all campers, supporting
daily camp operations through classroom and group assistance, promoting and
actively participating in all camp activities, and serving as a positive role
model for campers and Team members.
Position Objective/Purpose:
We
are seeking motivated team members who believe deeply in the organization’s
mission and who display a record of achievement in effective supervision &
management of youth. The candidate must
be capable of building positive relationships, providing top-notch customer
service and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.
Position Scope Factors:
Support Specialists are employed in the following camps;
·
Day Camp: 4 – 8 year olds
·
Senior Camp: 9 – 15 year olds
·
Dream Camp: 6 – 16 year olds (Trinity College
& Girard College locations only)
·
Aquatics: all ages (must have all current
certifications: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid
Certification
Current American Red Cross CPR
for the Professional Rescuer Certification)
Essential Job Responsibilities
1. Group supervision of campers with attention
to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal
and skill development
2. Stand-in for counselors, coaches, activity specialists,
and lifeguard/swim instructors (AQ only) as needed
3. Knowledge of all camp positions, their
corresponding job responsibilities and age groups
4. Help to plan and facilitate special events
- Assist tribes/groups during lunch
and transition times
- Assist Directors and Nurse in
whatever capacity needed
- Complete paperwork as assigned
- Serve as a positive role model to
campers and Team members
- Monitor the organization,
supervision, and administration of all activities and assemblies
- Attend and contribute to daily morning
briefing
- Model behavior & group
management strategies for groups
- Conduct tours of the camp
facilities and program areas to prospective camp families when applicable
- Follow the ESF Code and maintain
the ESF Look at all times
- Exhibit
ESF Core Values at all times and to adhere to all company policies
- Have fun
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Position Competencies for Success
1.
Understand and support the mission of the
organization
- Commitment to the growth and development
of youth
3. The
ability to work effectively with others in all levels of the organization in a
professional manner
- Commitment to producing consistent,
high-quality work
- Excellent judgment, ability to identify
problems and works quickly to find solutions
6. Positive attitude
- Patient, caring and creative
- Flexible, adaptive and a Team
player
- Desire to make a difference in the
life of a child
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience working with
children, examples include but are not limited to; babysitting,
academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom
assistant, religious education teacher
- At least 1 year post-graduate
teaching experience or an equivalent combination of training and
experience in a field relevant to camp administration/leadership
- Previous camp counselor/teaching experience (preferred)
Certification Requirements
1.
First Aid/CPR (preferred)
Education Requirements
1.
Bachelor’s degree
Other Skill Requirements
- Outstanding communication skills which include
the ability to use 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
Reporting
Relationship(s)
1.
Reports directly to and takes direction from Camp
Director. May also take direction from and is overall accountable to the Site Director.
Working Conditions and Physical
Requirements
1. Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum
of 35Ibs
- Endurance to
work outside and on your feet for 6-8 hours per day
- Ability to
respond to emergency situations which may require running (up to 1 mile
in some cases) and climbing stairs.
- Good
physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities
associated with this position
ESF,
Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/A
NoneJob Criteria
Type of Position:
Part-Time Temporary
Starting Date:
0000-00-00
Salary:
$
Experience
Required (years):
Entry-Level
Education Required:
Bachelors
Room and Board Provided:
No
Transportation Provided:
No Certifications Required
Camp Profile and Contact
Contact Name:
Emilia Mocarski
Camp Name:
ESF
Camp Focus:
Academic Camp
Camp Profile:
ESF is far more than just a summer job. ESF is about people and making a difference everyday. As a candidate for a position in one of our unique camps, you have the opportunity to make an everlasting impact upon children. Road to the best summer EVER!
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Street Address:
750 E. Haverford Road
City:
Chester Springs, Newtown Square, Haverford, Chestn
State/Province:
Pennsylvania
Zip/Postal Code:
19010
Country:
USA
Telephone Number:
866-721-6363
Fax Number:
Camp or Job Web Site URL:
jobs-esfcamps.icims.com
Preferred Method of Contact:
Apply On-line