Camp Fire Heart Of Iowa Teen Program Specialist Boone, IA · Full time Company website

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Camp Fire is an inclusive youth development organization founded with the intention of connecting kids with nature and helping them develop the skills needed for a happy, healthy life now and into the future. Our Mission: Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves. Our Vision: We envision a world where all young people thrive and have equitable opportunities for self-discovery, community connection, and engagement with nature. How We Do It: Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves. We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs including Community Clubs, Before- and After-School Care, Out-of-School Time Programs, Day and Overnight Camps, and Teen Leadership Development – collectively serving more than 1,500 central Iowa youth every year.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Must be 21 years of age or older.

2. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

3. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

4. Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities preferred.

5. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

6. Ability to work with children and teens in an enthusiastic and positive manner.

7. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

8. Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.

9. Have, or have the ability to complete during staff training, Mandatory Reporter and First Aid/CPR certifications.

10. Interest and experience with outdoor activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

1. Use of hands, fingers, arms, feet and legs to perform daily duties.

2. Ability to speak and hear.

3. Significant sitting, standing, walking, and physical activity.

4. Significant amount of time spent outdoors.

5. Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

6. Ability to constantly interact with the public in a professional manner.

7. Ability to perform professionally in stressful situations.

8. Ability to follow proper wearing, cleaning and/or replacement procedures of Personal Protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) all day in all climates.

9. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

10. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid/CPR. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, water rescue, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

11. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate camp equipment and activities.

12. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available.

13. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Plan and implement teen specific camp programming:

 Uphold program quality expectations in all activities

 Plan and execute leadership development and counselor-in-training lessons that align with

camp staff training and Camp Fire values

 Supervise Apprentices and ensure assigned responsibilities are completed

 Ensure all relevant safety regulations and ACA standards are followed

2. Support camp staff:

 Communicate any staff or parent concerns to the Administrative Team

 Assist staff, as needed, with camp activities

 Provide encouragement and support to seasonal staff so they can be their best selves for campers

3. Serve as a resource for behavior management techniques, technical skills, and program policy to all Counselors and Apprentices.

4. Ensure the safety and well-being of campers at all times:

 Help campers have fun, take risks, make friends, resolve conflicts, and develop skills

 Provide encouragement to all campers and motivate them to participate in

new/challenging activities

 Provide compassionate, respectful, and honest guidance/support to campers when they

misbehave

 Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group

 Provide First Aid to campers and staff as needed within counselor scope of practice

5. Be a positive role model for youth in language, dress, behavior, and attitude.

6. Encourage respect for personal property and camp equipment, vehicles, and facilities.

7. Teach and explain rules and expectations to campers.

8. Work cooperatively with other staff and Apprentices.

9. Cooperate with parents of campers. Communicate any staff or parent concerns to the

Administrative Team.

10. Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.

11. Submit all required reports, evaluations, craft plans, and postcards on time.

12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Team.

PAY: $400-$450/week depending on experience, prorated as needed for requested time off. Room and board included.