{ Lead Instructor: Outdoor }

Lead Outdoor Instructors deliver outdoor-themed curricula to our campers. As the Lead Outdoor Instructor, you will generate enthusiasm and inspire our campers while leading them to develop teamwork, leadership, patience, and cooperation – all qualities integral to a child’s ability to work with others. You’ll also have an opportunity to teach fun Klutz craft skills and things like juggling and Yo-Yoing! If you are passionate about the outdoors, enjoy working with kids in a unique and dynamic environment, and have a fun and energetic attitude, Camp Galileo is for you! As a Lead Outdoor Instructor, you will further develop your skills as an educator while setting the tone for our campers and creating an unforgettable camp experience. Instructional experience leading kids, particularly in outdoor games, team building activities and arts & crafts, preferred. Previous camp experience is a plus.
 

• Prepare and deliver 3.45 hours of outdoor instruction per day (curriculum provided) along with leading all camp games twice/week
• Prepare materials for classes each day before and after camp
• Make changes to curriculum to improve the program or accommodate specific campers
• Supervise and assist Team Leaders while they are working in your program area; inspire them become better instructors
• Contribute to and participate in daily opening and closing ceremonies, all-camp activities, snack and lunch supervision, and camper check-in and check-out processes
• Collaborate and cooperate with fellow staff members to provide an unforgettable camp experience for your campers – and yourself!
• Assist with daily set up and clean up before and after camp
• Attend weekly staff meetings on Thursdays, 3pm-5pm
• Attend one weekend of mandatory training (June 7-8)
• Participate in one day of set up on the weekend before camp starts
• Participate in one day of clean up the day after camp ends
• Complete mid and end of camp staff surveys

• Upper-Level college student or graduate
• Experience with the age you wish to teach (1st-2nd, or 3rd-5th graders). Experience with other grade levels will be considered.
• Ability to work on a team, energetic and open to learning
• Previous camp experience is a plus!

 Work Hours (camp is in session 9am - 3pm)

Estimated work hours amount to 41-45 hrs per week.  A typical day is 8am-4:30pm, except Thursday is 8am-5:00pm for staff meetings.  These hours are estimates and may vary on a daily and weekly basis. Extended Care Program hours are optional.

Compensation

Instructors will be paid between $475 and $575 per week of camp (5, 6, 7, or 8 weeks depending on location) based on experience and level of education. Payroll is processed every two weeks.