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Bucks County Community College · 1 month ago

Camp Assistant - Kids on Campus

Newtown, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$12/hr - $12/hr

Bucks County Community College is dedicated to serving students and fostering a dynamic campus culture. They are seeking enthusiastic Camp Assistants to support campers in a summer day camp program, ensuring safety and positive experiences while engaging in various activities.

Responsibilities

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in order to meet the intended camper outcomes

Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers

Maintain high standards of safety in all activities for campers

Chaperone campers everywhere on campus, including walking to and from buildings, nurse’s station, restroom, and lunch facilities

This position includes a working lunch, where camp instructors and assistants eat lunch while watching the campers and conducting other lunch duties

Be a positive role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior

Must only use cell phones in case of emergencies and not entertain oneself due to boredom

Willingness and acceptance to help the camp that the camp assistant has been assigned to for the week

Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members

Qualification

Child development understandingChildrenFollow directionsCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Ability to interact with all age levels

Have experience working with and enjoying being with children

Must obtain background check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint, and Mandated Reporting Training prior to first day of work

Must submit health history record form prior to first day of work

Understanding of the development needs of youth

Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner

Self-motivated and able to take initiative when needed

Ability to follow directions and instructions

Communication skills

Some physical requirements of a Camp Assistant position are endurance, lifting heavy boxes of camp supplies, prolonged standing and/or sitting, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching

Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities

Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities and programs

Willing to work in a camp setting that is either inside or outside all/most of the day

There may be prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing

There may be prolonged periods of camper independent work/lab time, where the camp assistant must fight off boredom and be there for bathroom breaks, assistance with classroom management, going around to each camper to see if the camper needs help with the activity, follow instructor's directions and instructions on activities, etc

Willing to work in a camp setting with irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities

Daily exposure to the sun, heat, inclement weather, such as rain, and animals, such as bugs

Must be able to communicate in a respectful and appropriate manner with Kids on Campus staff, campers, and campers' parents