Nature Center Camp Aide

Brief Description

Assist with summertime camps at the Robinson Nature Center (RNC). Participants engage in nature study, environmental study and/or other outdoor pursuits. Under direction of the Education and Technology Manager, the aide assists with instruction and supervision for nature camps. Camp aides work 15-35 hrs. per week (Monday-Friday) from late May through August.

• Assist in the planning, implementation and supervision of summer camps at Robinson Nature Center.
• Instruct camp participants in certain aspects of nature and environmental study. Assists in the direction of the participants.
• Ensure that participants conduct themselves in a proper manner so as not to endanger themselves or others. Secure medical assistance for anyone who may be injured during an activity.
• Assist with the inspection of areas and equipment used for programs on a daily basis for potentially hazardous or unsafe condition.
• Communicate clearly and courteously with other camp staff, park/school staff, parents and children.
• Assist in setting up and taking down equipment and cleaning up area daily. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist with the implementation of Howard County Recreation and Parks policies and procedures and camp standards and attend mandatory in-service training(s) or other meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as needed to ensure the smooth operations of the center.
• May assist in opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Communicates clearly and courteously with the public and coworkers. This may include answering phones while providing front desk coverage.
• May assist in the care and handling of the nature center’s collection of live animals.
• Be trained in the use of the AED, CPR and First Aid.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

• At least 16 years of age.
• Ability to communicate with the public, give clear directions, and have an interest or experience with nature programming activities.
• Should have the ability to assist with teaching skills.
• CPR and first aid skills required.
• Have strong leadership skills and have experience working with groups and children.
• Have an awareness of the environment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Level I: At least two (2) years of high school completed.
• Level II: At least one (1) year experience teaching summer camps; experience in childcare and leading children’s activities.

Salary commensurate with experience.

• Level I: Minimum Wage (Paraprofessional)
• Level II: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour (Paraprofessional)