Camp Kent Environmental Center: Camp Instructor Job

 

The City of Amesbury (estimated population 18,000), a dynamic Merrimack Valley community rich in tradition with a vibrant and expanding economic base, is seeking a strong candidate to serve as an outdoor educator at the city owned Camp Kent Nature Center, located on the Powow River at 92 South Hampton Rd. Instructor will guide learning in nature, lead small groups of children, grades 1-8, to a growing awareness of their environment through observation, exploration, games and crafts, in a day camp-like setting. Program offers kayaking, archery, small elements challenge course, and climbing wall. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement appropriate outdoor/nature related activities for appropriate grade levels: grades 1-3 and 5- 8.

• Lead small groups of youth in hands-on nature activities, cooperative games and low elements, and other outdoor activities for 6 one-week sessions held at a lakeside nature center.

• Actively participate in meetings/planning sessions with other program staff including a 3-day staff orientation training program.

• Help set up and maintain equipment used in programming.

• Always be responsible for the safety of children.

Qualifications: Minimum age of 18 years.

• Previous experience working with children in a school, camp or similar setting.

• Should be creative, energetic, positive, and have a love for nature and the outdoors.

• Ability to work cooperatively and independently with strong communication skills.

• Training in a science-related field or education preferred as well as teaching in an outdoor learning environment.

• Ability to set and communicate boundaries for youth in a positive way.

• Certified in First Aid/CPR or willing to get certified at no cost.