Summer Day Camp Instructor

Overview: Tin Mountain’s Summer Camps use a combination of Science, Adventure, and Fun to support the organization’s mission. Each day combines lessons within the environmental sciences with hikes, exploration, and games. Summer Day Camp Instructors are responsible for the daily functions of day camps located at our main campus in Conway, NH and at locations throughout the region each week. Day camps host campers between ages 4 to 12 years on any given week and run Monday through Friday with overnight camping experiences during some sessions. Camp season extends approximately mid-June to early August.

Specific Duties Include:

• Participate in staff training in June.
• With a co-instructor and high school-aged Jr. Counselor, supervise up to 15 campers each day.
• Plan, prepare, and lead age appropriate lessons, games, and crafts.
• Lead hikes and exploration over uneven terrain and inclement weather
• Set the tone of camp. Be a role model for campers, Jr. Counselors, and your co-instructor.
• Set up, breakdown, and cleanup of facilities each week.
• Transport children for swimming and/or field trips in Tin Mountain vehicles.
• Maintain medical records and complete incident reports when necessary.
• With guidance of the Education Director, make initial parent contacts in the event of an emergency or behavior problem at camp.

Qualification/Skills:

• Environmental education or teaching experience preferred
• Summer camp experience preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• A current driver’s license
• (Water safety training a plus but not required)
• Instructors provide their own transportation to if working at an offsite camp location

Reports to: Education Director