Job description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job Title: Tree Climbing Specialist Department/Program: Island Quest Day Camp Reports to: Program Director/Quest Directors Camp Background : Island Quest Day Camp joins the agencies of Commonpoint, Friedberg JCC, Suffolk Y JCC, & Gural JCC to introduce an innovative day camp located in Wheatley Heights at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.
Island Quest Day Camp is open to ages 4-15 and will provide a unique opportunity for campers as they find their quest through seek, innovate and compete program areas. Camp Dates : 2026 Season: June 29th -August 20th Monday to Friday: 9am to 3:30pm Responsibilities include but are not limited: Available for all pre-season staff trainings- June 7th, June 14th and June 28th Must be able to attend every day of camp Attend the Spring Into Summer event on May 3rd and Fall Festival TBD *All days of camp- June 29th through August 20th *All Pre-camp orientations, staff meetings as scheduled by Director Position Purpose: To further the mission of the camp through the planning and delivery of specific quest (specialty) area program activities and theme day events.
Essential Job Functions Pre Camp: ● Staff Trainings and specialized staff training and certification for Tree Climbing ● Attend planning meetings & program development (as needed) ● CPR/First Aid Training (as needed) ● Participate in training and collaborative lesson planning and scheduling Essential Job Functions During Camp: ● Stay later for setup for at least 2 theme days(If you can’t do this you must let the Program Director know so you can arrange another way of helping out) ● Understand and manage your quest area ● Deliver progressive program activities ● Help organize and implement Theme Days ● Evaluate the success of the program and the development of the campers’ abilities and skills in various program activities ● Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures ● Assist in the implementation of staff training ● Provide guidelines for specific quest area programs utilizing camp equipment ● Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures in all program areas ● Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in your program areas ● Oversee daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair ● Provide feedback and guidance to program specialists ● Maintain clear and positive verbal communication with all camp staff ● Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders ● Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions ● Develop and implement schedules and records for your quest area Minimum Qualifications & Requirements ● Ability to interact with all age levels ● Ability to work confidently at height without debilitating acrophobia, maintaining focus and safety while climbing trees ● Understand the developmental needs of young people ● Able to lead and collaborate with counselors staff for a successful summer with campers ● Ability to relate and communicate to youth and adults in a positive manner ● Demonstrate knowledge and skill in program area ● Ability to be flexible and and adapt to changing needs ● Commitment to work collaboratively with others to create a safe and supportive camp environment ● Preferred but not required; current instructional certification in program or related experience Please forward your resume and any inquires to Michael Donnelly at Michael@Island.
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