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Adventure Science Center

Camp Counselor

Adventure Science Center

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Job Summary

Position: Camp Counselor
Department: Camps
Reports to: Sr. Coordinator, Experience Planning
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt, F/T Seasonal (Up to 40 hours/week while camp is in session)
Pay Rate: $15/hour  

2024/2025 Camp Season:  

  • Fall Break Camp: Monday, October 7 – Friday, October 11, 2024 
  • Winter Break Camp: Monday, December 30, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025 

Camp at Adventure Science Center (ASC) provides a wide range of science enrichment programs for youth ages 5-12. Programs combine science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that encourage kids to actively discover and examine concepts for themselves. We inspire a life-long passion for learning and teach kids creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistence, and follow-through in a fun learning environment. 

POSITION OVERVIEW
Consistent with the mission and vision of the Adventure Science Center, and under the direction of the Sr, Coordinator, Experience Planning, the Camp Counselor is responsible for supervising his/her assigned group of up to 18 campers that are organized by grades K-1st, 2nd- 3rd, and 4th-6th (ages range 5-12).  Camp staff maintain the safety of the campers and ensure the camp’s daily program runs efficiently through detailed supervision and objective decision-making. Camp Counselors utilize a set curriculum, organized supplies, and established programming to facilitate exciting, memorable camp experiences and activities.  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

  • Shifts may vary throughout the week, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 
  • This is a temporary, seasonal position during Metro Nashville Public School’s Fall Break and Winter Break 

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Provide every camper with a safe, fun, memorable, and educational experience. 
  • Encourage a positive and exciting learning environment, fostering a passion for STEM and the Adventure Science Center. 
  • Actively supervise and interact with campers, facilitating activities and experiments with a focus on STEM content 
  • Utilize creativity, innovation, and inspiration while facilitating camp activities 
  • Identify the needs of campers and guests and work to make each experience a positive one 
  • Proactively engage campers in personal, inspiring interactions 
  • Assist during emergency and evacuation situations 

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND TRAITS 

  • Enthusiasm for working with kids and education 
  • Must be willing to take initiative, be flexible, and possess a “can-do” attitude 
  • Reliable, courteous, and collaborative team player 
  • Capacity to execute time management and multi-task 
  • Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, lead others 

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age 
  • Education: High School graduate. Background in STEM, STEM education a plus 
  • Ability to manage large groups in a fun, educational environment 
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation/facilitation skills 
  • Positive attitude required: a strong desire to work with and inspire children and adult guests from diverse backgrounds in a fun, learning atmosphere 

Additional Information

Benefits

OUR VALUES 

  • We are playful and passionate experimenters
  • We think big, embrace risk, and evolve our ideas in order to lead.
  • We are collaborative with each other and our whole community.
  • We foster diversity, curiosity , and creativity to make our experience unique.

PERKS

  • Free onsite parking
  • Free or discounted admission to local venues including The Nashville Zoo, The First Art Museum, Nashville Shores, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, and more!
  • Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
  • Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to hr@adventuresci.org, including “Camp Counselor” in the subject line.

No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews.

Details

  • Date Posted: September 11, 2024
  • Type: Contract / Temp
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Arts / Culture
  • Salary Range: $15.00
  • Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:3