Stream Specialist, Jockey Hollow Summer Camp at Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

Mendham, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

17.07

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Development, Teaching, Safety Orientation, Equipment Maintenance, Staff Training, Morale Boosting, Outdoor Leadership, Natural History Knowledge, Archery, Challenge Course Facilitation, First Aid, CPR, Hiking

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! At Jockey Hollow, there are 212 pristine acres to explore and enjoy. With a large "L"-shaped swimming pool, Low Ropes Challenge Course and Zip Line, beautiful equestrian center, archery range, playing field, and adventurous hiking trails, the fun is endless! The Stream Specialist is responsible for creating a fun and safe outdoor learning environment for campers by developing an engaging stream program at camp which includes teaching classes. Immediate Supervisor: Program Director Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Attend all sessions required of position at Pre-Camp Orientation Teaching classes provide fun, informative, and skill-building lessons for children. Provides safety orientation to equipment and safety procedures. Provides resources for unit staff to develop unit nature games, lessons and programs. Set up and keep stream equipment in clean, organized, and safe order. Set up samples of available programs with directions. Provide some pre-camp training: teach staff some activities and give information on activities available. Begins and continues file of ideas and directions for stream programs. Submits seasonal report and evaluation of program activities. Promotes high camper and staff morale. Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least one out of the three overnights. Performs other duties as requested. Daily Rate: $123 (new staff) - $128 per day (returning staff). This is based on a 7.5 hour work day, which translates to $16.40 - $17.07 per hour respectively. Requirements Minimum age: 18 years of age. Be able to generate interest in the outdoors among campers by developing and delivering an age-appropriate stream exploration program. Applicants should be comfortable leading hikes and stream activities. Applicants should have a love of the outdoors, knowledge of natural history, and experience teaching children about nature. Willing to be certified in archery and/or challenge course (training and certification provided by camp). Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided). Physical Requirements Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds. Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Responsibilities

The Stream Specialist is responsible for creating a fun and safe outdoor learning environment by developing and teaching an engaging stream program for campers. This includes providing safety orientations, maintaining stream equipment, offering pre-camp training to staff, and submitting program evaluations.