Instructor - Cranbrook Day Camp
Cranbrook Educational Community
Location
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Instructors are responsible for creating and executing engaging lesson plans for various camp activities while ensuring the safety and consistent engagement of campers. They must also interact positively with families and manage activity supply inventories throughout the camp duration.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a high school diploma and possess experience in teaching or specific camp activities. Preferred qualifications include current college enrollment or graduation and prior camp employment experience.
Job description
Instructor – Cranbrook Day Camp
Cranbrook campers enjoy a rotating schedule of activities throughout the week including arts & crafts, science, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, swimming in Williams Natatorium, and various other indoor and outdoor activities. This camp offers an opportunity for boys to act and learn to react in different social settings and situations. Our camp motto, chanted each morning, is Be Kind, Show Respect, and Have Good Character. For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Cranbrook Camp [https://schools.cranbrook.edu/camps--cranbrook/day-camps/cranbrook-camp]
Duties
Interact with families and campers (boys, grades 2-9) in a positive, nurturing and enriching manner. Create and execute fun and engaging lesson plans and develop materials required for specific activity content and present them for approval to the camp director in a timely manner. Oversee all assigned activities and supply inventories for the activity area. Supervise and manage all campers to ensure consistent engagement and safety for each camper during the activity. Provide enriching and creative growth experiences within the camp activities. Camp activities include Archery, Art, Canoe, Music, Science & Nature, Sports (Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis), and STEM.
Qualifications
High school diploma; experience in activity; teaching experience; certified in activity or be open to early training (if applicable); superior problem-solving skills and ability to relate with campers, staff, and parents.
Preferred
Currently attending or graduated from college; camp employment experience.
Timeframe
Orientation begins the week of June 9. Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 15-August 7, with pack-away on August 8.
Wage
$17.50 per hour.
Benefits
Lunch provided; discounts for children/grandchildren.
Benefits
- Lunch provided
- Discounts for children
- Discounts for grandchildren