Camp Counselor
Hosting Organization
iNviTECH Clubhouse
Internship Cycle
Summer 2021
Focus Area
STEM Education
Hours
10-15 hours/week
Projected Start Date
May 31, 2021
Mode of Internship
In-Person
Application Status
OPEN
Application Deadline
5/8/21, 3:59 AM
Position Overview
Camp Counselors work closely with Instructors and Teaching Associates to ensure the camp runs smoothly. The core responsibilities of camp counselors are to supervise campers during "free-play" and group acitivits, assit with preparing for and cleaning up after labs/activities, and working to enforce COVID-19 safety protocol among campers. In general, Camp Counselors are responsible for the overall supervision of campers with the aim of providing a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp environment and experience.
Camp Counselors agree to:
Assist with student check-in and check-out at the beginning and end of the camp day.
Be sure that students are supervised at all times. Be an active supervisory presence and address student safety and behavior issues whenever you are in the presence of students.
Abide by and enforce camp program policies and procedures.
Attend all meetings called by the camp director or program coordinator.
Commit to working as a team player
Keep track of camper dietary restrictions and allergies and ensure proper snacks/meals are distributed to each camper.
Facilitate group activities for campers during free periods.
Mediate any conflicts that may arise between campers.
About Project
iNviTECH Clubhouse is home to all of iNviTECH's before and after school programs, camps, and track-out programs for K-8 students. Programs are designed to provide students with a hands-on learning curriculum to engage students in a variety of STEM subjects while equipping them with the 21st-century skills they need to excel in today's heavily STEM-based society. iNviTECH Clubhouse's STEM Summer Camp provides a stimulating and enriching environment for 1st-6th grade students (ages 5-12) to learn, grow, and explore. Throughout the camp, children learn about the world around them by “doing” with hands-on, meaningful experiences called “explorations!”.
Eligibility & Requirements
Required Qualifications
Between the age of 18-24
Resident of Durham, N.C.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with children or adolescents
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
Maturity, responsibility, and creativity
COVID Considerations
We are committed to a clean and safe environment for our campers and our interns, and are following healthy and safety protocol outlined in the NC COVID-19 Public Health Toolkit.
Compensation
$12-13/hour
Location of Internship
Durham, NC, USA
Published Date
April 5, 2021