Summer Camp Assistant

Committed Dates: June 30th, July 7th – 11th, July 21st – 25th, August 4th – 8th with potential for occasional hours between camp weeks

Compensation:  $20.00/hour

Location: Willow Creek Salmon & Watershed Education Center, Edmonds, WA

Hours:  M-Th hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm. Fridays are an early release day 8:00am – 2:00pm. This position would be up to 135 hours for the work term.

Job Requirements:

• Submit information required and pass a background check for working with youth
• Valid first aid and CPR certification

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable personality with the ability to receive feedback and have a growth mindset
• Ability to navigate difficult outdoor classroom situations, including students and parentsAbility to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
• Proficient in the Google suite as well as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and competent with social media Strong interest in the recovery of salmon and their habitat
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal oversight as well as part of a team
• Punctual and prepared for daily tasks
• Able to work outside for long periods in a variety of weather conditions (reasonable disability accommodations will be provided if needed)
• Experience working in an outdoor, environmental summer camp setting

Responsibilities:

 A. Education

• Deliver salmon, water quality, and stewardship  education lessons to camp participants ranging from 3rd to 5th grade and 5th to 7th grade, including both team-teaching and solo teaching
• Assist with classroom management in an outdoor setting
• Support a fun, engaging, and educational summer camp experience for all campers
• Assist in lesson planning, preparation, and clean-up
• Document education lesson data for tracking & reporting purposes
• Provide support to the Education Program as needed
• Report any incidents, supply shortages, or program needs ASAP to the supervisor(s)
• Assist with program development

B. Miscellaneous

• Positively engage with camper parents and families
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor(s)