Camp Program Specialist

Implement and supervise a variety of camp programming and activities including crafts, games, nature, archery, swimming, and boating on-site at camp. Normal work hours are Saturdays year round and optional weekdays in the summer. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIESImplementation and supervision of activities such as crafts, nature and various other activitiesCoaches archery activities to give campers the opportunity to increase skills and achieve their personal best; adapts archery to the ages and skill abilities of campers to ensure safety and accomplishmentAssists with the plans and preparations of lake and pool activities that ensure fun, safe, age appropriate, challenging and creative programming for campersMonitors activities to ensure that all established health and safety standards are followed by participants; maintains compliance with Girl Scouts of the USA, Red Cross, American Camp Association and Council health and safety standards and procedures; supports and positively interprets camp rules to campersPlans and prepares for creative and fun inclement weather alternatives for swimming and boatingServes as a positive role model and ambassador for campInventories and prepares program areas to ensure that program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained and kept in order throughout the camp seasonEstablishes and maintains good relationships with girls and adultsAttends and participates in trainings as requiredAssists in implementing closing of daily operations, and assumes responsibility for cleaning, inventory, and storage of supplies, equipment and facilitiesQUALIFICATIONSMinimum age of 18 Experience working with children, strongly preferredHolds or is willing to obtain archery certification or equivalentAbility to lead, communicate effectively be adaptable and demonstrate a positive attitudeREQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSHolds or is willing to obtain the following certifications: Current American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR/AEDCurrent American Red Cross First AidCurrent Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Lifeguard In-serviceSmall Craft Safety- CanoeingCurrent USA Level 1 ArcheryCurrent Range Safety OfficerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, the incumbent:is frequently required to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit and use hands to manipulate and feelis occasionally required to reach with hands and armsmust be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 poundsmust have the following vision abilities: close vision, distance vision and depth perceptionEXPOSURESWork is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.