Camp Counselor

Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America

Overview

Camp counselors work together as a team to create a connection between campers and animals that will impact the campers desire to care for the natural world. They lead lessons and activities both indoors and outdoors while monitoring camper safety and participation. Counselors also are responsible for creating an exciting and welcoming environment through their enthusiastic pursuit of accomplishing camp goals and inspiring campers in the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the safety of campers
• Collaborate on lesson preparation as directed by the curriculum and engage in educational discussions throughout camp
• Responsible for their group during the camp day, participating in all activities and monitoring camper participation and enjoyment
• Must work with other counselors as a team
• Respectful of camp schedule and is prompt and on time to activities
• Assists with camper drop off and pick up

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

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