Purpose is to assist NC Director, Asst. Director, and Seasonal Naturalist in teaching camp
programs to encourage wonder, curiosity, connection, and excitement for nature while
ensuring the health and safety of each participant.

40 hours/week for 13 weeks Start Date 5/22/2023

Essential Job Functions:

1. As Summer Camp Instructor, follow curriculum to deliver creative and age-
appropriate activities for new themes each week. Themes include Wilderness
Skills, Birds, CO Plants and Animals, Pollinators, Science, Water, and Art.

2. Work collaboratively to lead a group of 5-10 campers through program rotations,
free-time activities, games, and daily outdoor nature hikes within Majestic View
Park.

3. Provide for the health and safety of campers at all times.

4. Participate as a positive member of the staff team.

5. Maintain a safe, clean, well-stocked, and organized program area, both inside the
classrooms and outside areas.

6. Attend and participate in all designated staff meetings and training sessions.

7. Understand all emergency procedures associated with summer camp.

8. Monitor camper behavior, enforce safety regulations, and follow camp protocol
for intervention, reporting, and requesting support as per procedure.

9. Serve as a positive role model.

10. Prepare for daily activities by becoming familiar with curriculum, making sample
crafts, and understanding activities before program rotations.

11. Assist in daily check-in and check-out and weekly graduation activities.

Supervision Received:
Works under the direct supervision of the Nature Center Assistant Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Classroom management and/or ability to lead groups of children in outdoor
settings.
2. Possess a working knowledge of environmental education.
3. Interest in working with children ages 6-10.
4. Excellent time-management and communication skills.
5. Adaptability in an ever-changing camp environment.
6. Ability to facilitate appreciation for and connection to the natural world.
7. Ability to perform manual duties associated with the programs and facility:
arranging tables, chairs and equipment, leading outdoor activities, cleaning
classroom

Requirements:
Age 19+ years old due to camp licensure. Experience working with children in a structured environment. Previous experience in a similar educational, instructional camp environment or
education in environmental fields (students welcome!) a plus.

Must clear all background checks upon employment. First AID/CPR Certification or willingness to be certified during camp training. Comfortable working outside in the elements. Position requires sitting, standing, walking over uneven surfaces and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Vision:

We Dream Big and Deliver

Mission:

We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.

Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.

Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results

The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.