Job Description

Do you love working with children? Are you looking for a seasonal summer job that is fun and fulfilling? Camp Curiosity is looking for energetic and team-oriented Camp Specialists to join our team for the 2025 season.

The role of the Camp Specialists is to provide a fun, safe, and memorable experience for the campers. The Camp Specialists will help plan, organize, and facilitate daily activities in their specialty area.

Camp Specialist - Sports Specialist

Hours: Monday- Friday 7:45am-5:15pm; Shifts determined upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate small and large group activities in the specialty area daily.
• Direct supervision of children ranging in ages 2-6 in our Younger Camp and ages 6-13 in our Older Camp program. All groups are divided by age with appropriate ratios.
• Ensure that the site is kept clean, sanitized, organized, and free of litter.
• Help groups move between activities based on his/her group's assigned weekly schedule.
• Work together with camp leadership and co-counselors to engage campers and maintain a positive, fun environment.
• Actively participate in all camp activities, including special events/guests.
• Assist camp leadership with activity planning, preparation, and facilitation.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas, including but not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Help guide Junior Camp Counselors to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills.
• Be flexible and fill in where needed.
• Energetic, flexible, and passionate about providing a safe, unique, and memorable camp experience.
• A team player.
• Have a great attitude!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 yrs old
• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years experience working with children and in the specialty area, camp experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to accomplish tasks with independence, motivation and responsibility.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and creatively solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certifications and/or Lifeguard/WSI Certifications at time of hire or able to obtain one month before session start date. (Camp Curiosity will be hosting certification).
• Must be able to obtain Background Clearances, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearances, and Mandated Reporter Training (will change with regulations).

Additional Information

Camp Curiosity will be hosting a CPR and Lifeguard Certification class in June 2025, dates TBD.

Camp Curiosity, Curiosity Shoppe, and Toddler Center is an equal opportunity child care provider and employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.