Environmental Educator / Counselor

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Our Environmental Educator / Counselor position is a seasonal position with work opportunities from April to October. Based on the applicant’s availability and Camp’s needs, applicants may work 9-hour day shifts (7:30am-4:30pm), 15-hour night shifts (4:30pm – 7:30am), or both. All of these Camp staff train with our educational and program curriculum, support the overall functionality of Camp, and work toward a positive and quality outdoor experience for campers, other Camp staff, partnering teachers, and visitors.

During the day, these staff lead experiential outdoor education with campers. These staff collaborate with one another as well as classroom teachers to make the most of campers’ learning and social experiences.

When working overnight, the staff deliver and support Camp Colton’s evening programs. They also sleep at Camp to supervise and ensure the safety of campers during nighttime hours if campers need anything in the night. 
           
TYPICAL TASKS:

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class.

• As a core member of the Camp Colton team, ensures a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience for student campers, staff, and visitors.
• Participates in and supports all Camp activities.
• Supports the Camp’s risk management plan and protocol and participates in debrief meetings with Camp admin.
• Assists Camp admin with ensuring overall Camp safety and provides leadership and support to staff and campers.
• Assists with meal set up, seating, service, and clean up.
• Performs miscellaneous camp duties, chores, and cleaning
• Manages and ensures the functionality of Camp’s resources and equipment. Informs Camp admin of maintenance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned and in all weather conditions.
• Day-Specific Tasks
  • Responsible for the delivery of high-quality curriculum and instruction at Camp Colton.
  • Supervises and provides childcare to campers within the scope of providing educational services and general program support.
• Night-Specific Tasks
  • Participates in evening activities and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality programs.
  • Supervises and provides childcare to campers within the scope of delivering evening programs, nighttime supervision, and general program support.
  • Sleeping in the staff tent and being on call for nighttime issues or emergencies.
  • Assisting with camper wake-up (7am) routine.

QUALIFICATIONS: Specific training or job experience required before appointment

• Participates in a pre-season training/orientation class.
• Current Fingerprint Clearance Card (can obtain when hired).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation to the Camp site.
• Enjoys working with children and in an outdoor setting.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, team-oriented, and accountable.
• May be required to qualify to drive district vehicles.

PREFERRED:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (can obtain when hired).
• Current Coconino County Department of Health Services Food Handler’s Certificate (can obtain when hired).
• Current AZ Teacher’s Certificate or Substitute Certificate.
• Prior experience teaching and working with children.