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Position Summary :

This temporary, on-site position supports the daily health, safety, and operations of Audubons summer camp program, with a focus on first aid coordination, staff support, and family communication. The role runs from June 22 through August 21 and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursdays until 4:00pm.

This position is classified as on-site at 613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich, CT, and plays a key role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-organized camp experience for all participants.

Compensation:

$22.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Partner/Collaborate/Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Before Camp Begins:

Organize the First Aid and CPR supplies and First Aid packs

Update the emergency contact information, and the summer camp staff roster

Assist with the preparations of the summer camp staff training

During Camp:

Inform the camp staff regarding all camper allergies and medications in their prospective camp groups

Support summer camp staff as needed; substitute as needed

Enter summer camper health information into the camp roster spreadsheets

Maintain the outstanding paperwork log and contact parents to remind them about their outstanding paperwork

Take photographs of camp activities whenever possible

Attend weekly summer camp staff meetings

Support curriculum development and implementation

Daily responsibilities:

Greet parents and children at drop-off and pick-up

Respond to all First Aid and CPR Emergencies

Contact parents when needed i.e.: if a camper is late, forgotten their lunch, or needs to go home, etc.

Enter all first aid injuries into the health log

Drop-off accident report log at camp physicians office each week to be signed off on

Monitor first aid supplies and alert the camp director when supplies are getting low

Collect all camp medications at the end of each day and store them in the designated locked cabinet

Perform all first aid director duties as outlined by the CT Youth Camp Policy

Qualifications and Experience:

Commitment to Audubons organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Good communicator and team player with a great attention to detail

Bachelors degree or higher

CPR/First Aid Certification

Knowledge of local ecology and natural history is helpful but not necessary

Ability to teach natural history concepts, as well as the desire to work outdoors and lead hikes

Experience working with children preferred

Strong oral communication skills, especially when speaking with camp parents and/or guardians

Ability to work well as part of the team

Must be able to commit to the entire period of work

Must have current immunizations/medical forms; CPR and First Aid certification a plus

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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