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Winter Break Field Trip Camp Counselor - Des Moines

Steve and Kate's Camps
Des Moines, IA, United States
$15,5-$18 an hour
Full-time

Location : 6101 Muskogee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Field Trip Date : 12 / 23 / 24 (Mon) - 1 / 3 / 25 (Fri)

Field Trip Hours : 8 : 45 am - 5 : 15 pm (actual shifts may vary)

Hourly Wage : $15.50-$18.00 (determined using prior experience)

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Our Field Trip program honors that philosophy by exposing campers to activities and spaces that awaken their curiosity and passions.

We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind?

If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy.

As a Steve & Kate's staff member, you'll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Job Responsibilities :

Staff members will be responsible for chaperoning field trips, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. You'll travel by bus to multiple stops, all while having fun with kids.

Additional Responsibilities :

  • Actively supervising campers
  • Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
  • Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
  • Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

How do you know if you're the right candidate?

  • Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
  • Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
  • Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
  • Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?

Job Requirements :

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
  • First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
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