Camp Instructor - Seasonal

CAMP INSTRUCTOR-Seasonal

Seasonal (June - August) ~ Part-Time (Approximately 28-38 hours per week) (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm)

$19.25 - $19.75 an hour

Do you enjoy educating and supervising a class of children in a day camp setting while implementing humane education and science-based curriculum? Do you have the ability to commit to 1 week of training from Mon‑Fri 5/25‑5/29, and 8‑10 out of 12 weeks of camp from June 1‑August 21st? Will work at most 3 weeks in a row and then a light or off week.

If so, apply now for a fun filled summer at the renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center.

As a Camp Instructor you will attend to the safety and wellbeing of animals, clients, and volunteers by organizing setup and cleanup of program spaces and monitoring children’s interaction with live animals in a positive environment using positive group management techniques. You will also supervise and direct teenage volunteer aides and positively interact with clients.

• Minimum of 18 years old and a high school diploma.
• Experience teaching and supervising children ages 4‑12 years in classroom or group environments.
• Experience handling small mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and hoof stock (preferred).
• Experience teaching outdoor, humane, or zoo education classes (preferred).
• Knowledge of interpretive techniques, learning styles, and child development stages.
• Ability to use positive techniques for handling disruptive people of any age and to be flexible with unplanned changes to presentations.
• Strong written and verbal skills, public speaking, and ability to organize presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with others, communicating constructively and keeping commitments.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Employee must demonstrate ability to work effectively with others (including co‑workers, customers, and others) by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; and addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a smoke‑free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any HWAC building or vehicle.