White Clay Creek Day Camp Assistant​/Director Positions

Introduction

The White Clay Creek was named a National Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service in 2000, which added an additional layer of protection to the area.  to learn more about the White Clay Creek State Park.

• Discovery Camp Director ($18.75):
  The main duties of this job are to plan lessons, coordinate activities, and work with campers in weekly nature themed summer discovery camps at White Clay Creek State Park. Camps are for children 4‑8 years or 8‑14 years old. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs.
• Camp Assistant Director ($17.75):
  This position is responsible for assisting with planning lessons, coordinating activities, and working with campers in weekly nature themed summer adventure camps at White Clay Creek State Park. Camps are for children 4‑8 years or 8‑14 years old. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs.

For Camp positions – Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season. Additional work on weekends, evenings and holidays may be scheduled.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
• May lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
• May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
• Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Distributes interpretive publications.
• May lead educational and recreational hikes, canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors.
• May include live animal care and handling.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
• One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
• Knowledge of local plants, animals or history.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year experience working in a camp program for children or young adults.
• One year experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing or swimming.
• Knowledge of local plants, animals or history.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s). This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1B visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in…