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| CAMP FLASTACOWO: STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
| SUMMER CAMP POSITIONS |
| Available Positions - 2011 Camp Flastacowo |
Camp Flastacowo Counselor (6) |
Travel Camp Counselor (2) |
L.I.T. Director (1) |
Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Instructor (1) |
Beginning Sailing Instructor (1) |
Arts and Crafts Instructor (1) |
Outdoor Education Instructor (1) |
All applicants must have First Aid and CPR certifications and be available
to work during the hours of 7:30am - 6:00pm for the complete 8 week program.
Lifeguard certification preferred, but not required.
To apply for any of the following positions, please download the Summer Job Application (MS Word) and the Reference
Check form (MS Word). Complete the application along with THREE reference
check forms and drop off at the Reservation. Application forms are
also available at the Reservation.
Camp Flastacowo Counselor
General Responsibilities
Assist with planning and operation of Outdoor Educational Programs for boys
and girls ages 8-13. Focus on programs directed toward outdoor education,
sailing, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, cooking, games, and challenge
course activities. Direct responsibility for age group assigned during operating
hours. Assist with implementation of daily schedules, games, and discipline.
Promote leadership and display role model characteristics for youth. Provide
consistent rule enforcement for the safety of all participants. Other responsibilities
as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Certification in or willing to obtain community first aid and CPR for the
professional rescuer required prior to employment. Preference will be given
to FSU students. Leisure Education, Physical Education, Teacher Education
or Childhood Education major or professional experience preferred. Experience
working with youth (ages 8-13) preferably in a summer camp environment.
Need to provide information for background check as mandated by ACA Accreditation standards.
Specific Responsibilities
Supervise small groups from drop off to pick up. Supervise specific age
group throughout operational hours. Assist specialists during all instructional
programs. Provide high level of supervision in an open waterfront area at
all times. Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and promote facility,
programs, and colleagues in a positive manner at all times. Assist with
facility clean up during programs and at the conclusion of the day. Provide
direct supervision of all group members during all activities. Directly
responsible to the Camp Management. Provide leadership activities, games,
and structured activities throughout the day. Assist the Director with drop-off
and pick-up hours as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Travel Camp Counselor
General Responsibilities
Assist with planning and operation of outdoor education and adventure trips for boys
and girls ages 14-16. Focus on programs directed toward hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and games. Direct responsibility for age group assigned during operating
hours. Assist with implementation of daily schedules, games, and discipline.
Promote leadership and display role model characteristics for youth. Provide
consistent rule enforcement for the safety of all participants. Responsible for the regular upkeep and safe operation of Travel Camp vehicle. Other responsibilities
as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Certification in or willing to obtain community first aid and CPR for the
professional rescuer required prior to employment. Preferred certicications in Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Responder (WFR) and Lifeguard. Must have previous experience with outdoor recreation activities (hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming). Preference will be given
to FSU students. Leisure Education, Physical Education, Teacher Education
or Childhood Education major or professional experience preferred. Experience
working with youth (ages 14-16) preferably in a summer camp environment.
Need to provide information for background check as mandated by ACA Accreditation standards.
Specific Responsibilities
Supervise small groups from drop off to pick up. Supervise specific age
group throughout operational hours. Assist specialists during all instructional
programs. Provide high level of supervision in an open waterfront area at
all times. Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and promote facility,
programs, and colleagues in a positive manner at all times. Assist with
facility clean up during programs and at the conclusion of the day. Provide
direct supervision of all group members during all activities. Responsible for the regular upkeep and safe operation of Travel Camp vehicle. Directly
responsible to the Camp Management. Provide leadership activities, games,
and structured activities throughout the day. Assist the Director with drop-off
and pick-up hours as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) Director
General Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive leadership instruction for youth ages 13-16. The L.I.T. Director is responsible for recruiting and selecting the 2011 Leaders In Training, developing a leadership curriculum, planning service projects, and mentoring the participants. Direct responsibility for age group assigned during operating
hours. Assist with implementation of daily schedules, games, and discipline.
Promote leadership and display role model characteristics for youth. Provide
consistent rule enforcement for the safety of all participants. Other responsibilities
as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Preference will be given to FSU students. Recreation, Leisure Services,
Education, Physical Education, or Child Development major or professional
experience highly preferred. Must complete background check as required by HRS.
Specific Responsibilities
Report directly to the Camp Management. Possess working knowledge of leadership theory and student development. Communicate class objectives, safety standards, and curriculum adequately
to all participants. Customize course materials to the needs of the participants.
Create non-threatening environment that is conducive to participant achievement.
Adapt teaching methodology and approaches to the experiences and ability
level of participants. Provide constructive, positive feedback. Provide
special event activities based on skills mastered during the program. Assist
in set-up and clean up of all equipment and supplies related to the program.
Notify Camp Director of all repairs and safety issues in timely fashion
and in writing. Provide evaluations to parents as requested. Assist the
Director with drop-off and pick-up hours as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Challenge Course Instructor
General Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive challenge programming for the participants of Camp Flastacowo. Responsible for safety, instruction, supervision
during program times, and maintenance of the challenge course.
Minimum Requirements
Preference will be given to FSU students. Recreation, Leisure Services,
Education, Physical Education, or Child Development major or professional
experience highly preferred. Must have previous experience with a challenge
courses and have completed the FSU Facilitator Training. Must complete background
check as required by HRS.
Specific Responsibilities
Report directly to the Camp Management. Intimate knowledge of low ropes
course events, field games, and teambuilding activities. Familiarity with
the philosophy of experiential education. Customize course materials to
the needs of the participants. Create non-threatening environment that is
conducive to participant achievement. Provide constructive, positive feedback.
Provide special event activities based on skills. Assist in set-up and clean
up of all equipment and supplies related to the program. Notify Camp Management
of all repairs and safety issues in timely fashion and in writing. Assist
the Director with drop-off and pick-up hours as needed. Other duties as
assigned.
Beginning Sailing Instructor
General Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive learn-to-sail program for beginners. Responsible for
set up and clean up of instructional area. Provide rainy day programs as
needed. Provide safety and supervision during program times. Other duties
as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Preference will be given to FSU students. Recreation, Leisure Services Education,
Physical Education or Child Development major or professional highly preferred.
Previous experience as sailing or windsurfing beginner instructor in program
for youth ages 8-14 as approved by U.S. Sailing Association or other nationally
recognized introductory sailing program. Demonstrate proficiency in the
skills and fitness level required for a comprehensive introductory sailing
program for youth. Must complete background check as required by HRS.
Specific Responsibilities
Report directly to the Camp Management. Possess working knowledge of lateen
rig hull. Demonstrate knowledge of reasonable care and maintenance of instructional
sailing fleet. Demonstrate knowledge of basic sailing principles including:
boat and sail parts, true and apparent wind, rigging,tacking, jibing and
knots and lines. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of basic safety principles
such as minimum standards for water skills, capsizing, man-overboard recovery,
rights of way, weather and currents. Must possess thorough knowledge of
facility emergency action plans. Must be familiar with standardized learn-to-sail
programs as endorsed by nationally recognized associations. Provide for
health and safety of all participants at all times. Ability to teach beginner
level sailing for ages 8-14. Communicate class objectives, safety standards
and curriculum adequately to all participants. Customize course materials
to the needs of the participants. Create non-threatening environment that
is conducive to participant achievement. Adapt teaching methodology and
approaches to the experiences and ability level of participants. Provide
constructive, positive feedback. Provide special event activities based
on skills mastered during the program. Assist in set-up and clean up of
all equipment and supplies related to program. Notify Camp Management of
all repairs and safety issues in timely fashion and in writing. Provide
evaluations to parents as requested. Assist the Director with drop-off and
pick-up hours as needed. Other duties as assigned
Arts & Crafts Instructor
General Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive arts and crafts program for beginners. Responsible for
set up and clean up of instructional area. Provide Camp Management with supply requests. Provide safety and supervision during program times. Other duties
as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Preference will be given to FSU students. Art, Recreation, Leisure Services Education,
Physical Education or Child Development major or professional highly preferred.
Previous experience as art instructor in program
for youth ages 8-13 is preferred. Demonstrate proficiency in the
skills required for a comprehensive arts and crafts program for youth. Must complete background check as required by HRS.
Specific Responsibilities
Report directly to the Camp Management. Possess working knowledge of camp arts and crafts activities that may include: basketry, beadwork, candle making, paper mache, ceramics, drawing, handicrafts, jewelry, painting, etc. Demonstrate knowledge of reasonable care and maintenance of instructional
supplies. Provide for
health and safety of all participants at all times. Ability to teach beginner
arts and crafts skills for ages 8-13. Communicate class objectives, safety standards
and curriculum adequately to all participants. Customize course materials
to the needs of the participants. Create non-threatening environment that
is conducive to participant achievement. Adapt teaching methodology and
approaches to the experiences and ability level of participants. Provide
constructive, positive feedback. Provide special event activities based
on skills mastered during the program. Assist in set-up and clean up of
all equipment and supplies related to program. Notify Camp Management of
all repairs and safety issues in timely fashion and in writing. Provide
evaluations to parents as requested. Assist the Director with drop-off and
pick-up hours as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Outdoor Education Instructor
General Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outdoor education program for beginners. Responsible for
set up and clean up of instructional area. Provide Camp Management with supply requests. Provide safety and supervision during program times. Other duties
as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Preference will be given to FSU students. Environmental Science, Recreation, Leisure Services Education,
Physical Education or Child Development major or professional highly preferred.
Previous experience as an outdoor educator in program
for youth ages 8-13 is preferred. Demonstrate proficiency in the
skills required for a comprehensive outdoor education program for youth. Must complete background check as required by HRS.
Specific Responsibilities
Report directly to the Camp Management. Possess working knowledge of outdoor education activities that may include: hiking, campfire safety, wildlife identification, map reading, outdoor cooking, trip planning, knot tying, Leave No Trace (LNT) principles, etc. Demonstrate knowledge of reasonable care and maintenance of instructional
supplies. Provide for
health and safety of all participants at all times. Ability to teach outdoor education skills for ages 8-13. Communicate class objectives, safety standards
and curriculum adequately to all participants. Customize course materials
to the needs of the participants. Create non-threatening environment that
is conducive to participant achievement. Adapt teaching methodology and
approaches to the experiences and ability level of participants. Provide
constructive, positive feedback. Provide special event activities based
on skills mastered during the program. Assist in set-up and clean up of
all equipment and supplies related to program. Notify Camp Management of
all repairs and safety issues in timely fashion and in writing. Provide
evaluations to parents as requested. Assist the Director with drop-off and
pick-up hours as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Administrative Assistant
General Responsibilities
Conduct administrative duties as assigned, to include handling money, receipting,
maintaining accurate financial records, scheduling, programming, and assisting
with data entry.
Minimum Requirements
Preference will be given to FSU students. Must be PC literate, including
knowledge of MS Word and Excel software programs. Must be able to operate
cash register. Ability to work cooperatively with parents, children, and
staff. Maintain high standards of professionalism. Excellent organizational
skills a must. Previous administrative experience preferred. Must complete
background check as required by HRS.
Specific Responsibilities
Assist Camp Management with camper check-in and drop-off. Interact with
parents and represent FSU Seminole Reservation positively. Receive payments
and registrations from parents and provide receipts for payments. Maintain
accurate records of payments and camper attendance. Assist with maintaining
staff timesheets and payroll. Assist in creating a non-threatening environment
that is conducive to learning and participant achievement. Other duties
as assigned.