Seasonal Camp Educator & Youth Program Leader

City of Manhattan Kansas; Manhattan (KS); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Manhattan is seeking an Educator II/Group Leader to run day camps and other youth programs at Little Apple Day Camp, Sunset Zoo, and Flint Hills Discovery Center. You will lead activities for ages 5–11 and with program participants, reflecting our Parks & Recreation mission.

This seasonal, non-exempt role requires a HS diploma or GED, experience with youth, and ability to pass background checks and TB testing. Hours vary, including some evenings/weekends and occasional field trips.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience working with school-age children or school-age youth.
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a KDHE and/or KBI background check.
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a TB test.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Aufgaben

• Programs all-day activities, including life sports, arts and crafts, games, music, STEAM, culture, environmental science, and outdoor recreational programs.
• Provides supervision and direction to the youth and/or adults assigned to the group.
• Assists Camp Directors, Curator of Education, and/or Education Supervisors in developing safe, inclusive, age-appropriate programs.
• Carries out the program activities.
• Accompanies youth campers or program participants on field trips and transports them to activities.
• Maintain independence and flexibility in program delivery to account for changing conditions and participant needs.
• Fosters positive relationships with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintains open communication with program participants and parents of youth enrolled in education programs.
• FHDC and Sunset Zoo require handling of animals and animal husbandry.
• Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur during education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Experience with school-age children

Group supervision

CPR/First Aid certification

Background checks

18 years or older

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in related field (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Manhattan is seeking an Educator II/Group Leader to run day camps and other youth programs at Little Apple Day Camp, Sunset Zoo, and Flint Hills Discovery Center. You will lead activities for ages 5–11 and with program participants, reflecting our Parks & Recreation mission.

This seasonal, non-exempt role requires a HS diploma or GED, experience with youth, and ability to pass background checks and TB testing. Hours vary, including some evenings/weekends and occasional field trips.