Camp Instructor

General Description

The Camp Instructor position performs various tasks to provide a safe, fun, nurturing and enriching camp experience for the summer camper. The Camp Instructor will be responsible for planning, supervising, and monitoring the camp's daily activities. The Camp Instructor will work with the Camp Assistant in guiding their campers through the daily engaging activities.

• Assume responsibility for the safety of campers.
• Be familiar with risk management and emergency action plans.
• Enact risk management and emergency action plans as necessary.
• Log incident/accident reports as required.
• Know where campers are at all times.
• Follow Camp objectives, policies and procedures, and guidelines.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor.
• Show a genuine interest in campers.
• Plan, organize, and lead various group activities each week that are recreational and educational.
• Use group management skills to reinforce good behavior and to provide engaging activities.
• Maintain, clean, and organize program equipment as assigned.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Communicate with Director camper issues as they arise.
• Work cooperatively with Camp Assistants, Camp instructors, and College Staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director and College Staff.

(These essential job functions are not construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

• Understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.
• Proficient in the use of technology.

• Must have an Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Previous teaching experience required; camp experience preferred.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors while maintaining stamina and energy.
• Possess strong critical thinking, decision making, and strong communication skills.
• Loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to excellence.
• No conflicting summer commitments during term of employment.
• Desire and ability to work with children. Must have some experience working with youth.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities in a healthy and safe environment.
• Possess interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid first aid & CPR certification preferred.
• Must be able to pass a Level-2 background check.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications)

The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices.

• Civil Rights Compliance Officer:
  Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability,  or promise.clarkkimbio
• Title IX Coordinator:
  Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement,  or jessica.losardo
• Disability Services:
  Nicole Gerrard, Executive Director, Student Success Services,  or nicole.gerrard