POSITION GOAL: Assist programming in providing positive, engaging and educational experiences for Metroparks Connections Campers. Promote a high level of community connection to natural parks and open spaces.
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $12.00/hr. Employer and employee contribute to Public Employees Retirement System.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Alternates to the following position requirements may be made as Metroparks finds appropriate and acceptable.
Education: 16 year of age or older.
Experience: No prior work experience required. Previous work or volunteer experience working with or supervising children and interest in working outdoors preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Stand-up presentation and written communication skills.
- Ability to assist in leading high quality programs and varied activities with children and adults.
- Computer skills in current technology.
- Ability to work effectively and productively in a team environment.
- Able to understand, communicate, and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions from supervisor and colleagues.
- Ability to recognize and communicate safety and maintenance issue in a timely manner.
- Able to use logical and creative thought processes to solve problems.
- Willingness to support Metroparks mission, operating principles, goals and objectives.
- Valid driver’s license is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to nature and the environment.
- Ability to assist with archery, canoeing and fishing.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Work schedule: Up to 40 hours per week
- Length of employment varies from May through August based on need.
- Requires lifting and carrying up to 25 lb. without assistance; up to 90lb. with assistance will work mostly outdoors in most weather conditions; able to lead varied activities with children and adults.
- Ability to successfully complete CPR/First Aid training.
- Work location: Glass City Metropark. Will travel to other parks as needed.
REPORTS TO: Camp and Enrichment Programs Coordinator
DIRECT REPORTS: None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any of the following:
- Serve as camp a counselor for Metroparks Connections Camp summer program for youth age 5 to 14.
- Assist in leading high quality educational programming relating to the natural, historical, and cultural resources of Metroparks and the northwest Ohio region as directed by Metroparks staff.
- Be a positive role model when leading campers and volunteers
- Guide individual camper participation.
- Assist with daily maintenance of facilities and teaching areas, equipment and supplies. Includes sweeping and mopping, restroom and litter clean up.
- Under the direction of Metroparks staff, assist with the preparation and facilitation of high quality, age-appropriate, nature based camp and outdoor skills activities including archery, canoeing, fishing (such as baiting and removing fish from hooks), nature walks, games crafts and other engaging programs.
- Take photos of daily camp activities, upload and organize photos.
- Help maintain a safe environment for campers and park visitors at all times.
- Attend trainings, meetings, and workshops to learn new skills and keep up to date on Metropark communication.
- Maintain proper work appearance.
- Use computer with common software applications to send and receive email communication.
- Other Park District duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED: Art and nature equipment and supplies, computers and general office equipment, cameras, general cleaning supplies, hand tools, canoes, fishing poles, archery equipment.