Why Dream Camp? Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support. Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities. Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children. Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values. Dream Camp Perks: Convenient Summer Schedule: Consistent schedule for 5 consecutive weeks. Enjoy nights and weekends off. Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network. Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles (including lifeguarding and other certifications). Camp Enrollment: For children of team members Requirements: Experience: We are looking for experience working with children. Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred. Previous experience working with urban youth and families preferred (1st – 11th grades) Age Requirements: The minimum age is 18 by the start of camp. Hours: Typically, from 8:30am-3:45pm; Monday – Friday, with opportunities for extended hours for additional income. Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director. Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding. Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp. Essential Job Responsibilities:
Dive into the Camp Day! Promote and participate in daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with co-counselors. Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director. Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment. Demonstrate ESF Dream Camp Core Values & Code daily, from "Gratitude" to "Bring It" daily. Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily. Adhere to all company policies. Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team. Reporting Relationships: Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director. Additional Responsibilities: Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day?? Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.?? This job description is subject to change at any time.
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