Summer Camp Nature Instructor
WILDWOOD RANCH JOB DESCRIPTIONS OVERVIEW, the Nature Instructor should:
- Teach during all camper activity rotations and camper free time/nature play (as requested).
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers.
- Develop a curriculum to teach to various age groups as well as develop a more intensive nature study with an emphasis on God's handiwork in creation and the natural processes.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques according to the Behavior Management Policy to protect the interest of campers, staff and the camp.
- Assist with all camp evening activities including; chapel, night games and campfires.
- Maintain Nature Center, trails and equipment.
- Abide by all DNR regulations.
- Care for plants and animals in nature center.
- Assist with other areas of the camp when not running the Nature Center, such as: initiatives, group games, meal set up/clean-up, etc.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings each day and on Sundays.
- Put the needs of the campers before your own needs/desires.
- Show love to all campers while they are at camp.
- Work alongside & support other staff you come in contact with throughout the day.
- Help campers keep the campgrounds clean by teaching them about the “Leave No Trace” concept.
- Greet camper families with great enthusiasm when they arrive at camp/bus stop.
- Greet with great enthusiasm the bus when it arrives with campers from Detroit.
- Effectively utilize spontaneous “teachable moments”.
- Participate in skits and worship at Chapel as needed. Actively supervise and engage campers during Chapel.
- Assist kitchen staff, teen ministry leaders and LIT campers with meal set-up and cleanup as needed in the mornings and at dinners as assigned.
- Encourage & build up the excitement of the summer theme, clean cabins and cabin competitions each week.
- Complete camper paperwork/staff evaluations as asked by the end of the week.
- Be an example of true Christian character and conduct.