Nature & Science Camp Specialist - Freehold

Nature & Science Camp Specialist - Freehold

Under the direct supervision of the Camp Coordinator, the Nature & Science Specialist implements and assists in the specialty area of Nature for the seasonal day camp, group rentals, and year‑round rentals. Provides a safe and quality experience to children, members and staff focused on our YMCA core values of caring, honesty, inclusion, respect, and responsibility.

We believe in strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality. We are welcoming, inclusive, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined to make our community stronger.

• Completes mandatory staff trainings (in person and online), participates in camp meetings, functions, orientation, family nights, and carnival.
• Arrives at your designated location at scheduled time, dressed appropriately, wearing required personal protective equipment (sneakers and socks, prepared for pool, and prepared to work with lunch, water bottle, sunscreen).
• Adheres to all program and CDC standards including safety and cleanliness; sanitizes areas prior to use and after use, assists in maintaining equipment and supplies, inspects all areas and equipment before, during, and after each use, and returns to proper storage spaces after each usage.
• Supervises and actively participates with scheduled groups of campers/participants.
• Plans and implements program activities, following a designed schedule, that are developmentally appropriate and consistent with the YMCA core values; maintains accurate attendance and safety records, inventory and equipment use logs.
• Is prepared for first aid and medical emergencies as described in the Camp Training Manual.
• Maintains positive relations and provides support to co‑workers; role models teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Makes flexible substitutions for other employees’ shifts or works beyond the assigned shift to ensure safety and proper coverage.
• Available to cover lunch breaks during camp rotations.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting.
• Enjoys and is physically able to work outdoors.
• CPR, First Aid, Epi Pen, and AED certified prior to the start of camp.

Salary: USD $16.50 – $18.00 per hour.