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Current Positions Available:
Summer Camp
cabin leaders, program
specialists
and
coordinators (June-July 2008)
Read job descriptions and apply online
here!
Outdoor Education Program Staff
(full-time, seasonal April-October 2008)
Starting soon- apply now!
Overview
Program staff commitment April 1 through October 17.
Juniors/Seniors in College or 21+.
Traits of successful candidates: strong passion for positive youth
development programming, willingness to learn, strong work ethic, willingness
to give/receive feedback, demonstrated flexibility
Experience required: basic facilitation, work experience with youth, work
experience in the outdoors
Experience optional: ropes course, lifeguarding, outdoor skills,
environmental education, summer camps, wilderness programming, wilderness
emergency response (WFA/WFR)
Receive broad, interdisciplinary training, orientation and experience in
all aspects of year-round programming and management
Facilitate broad spectrum of ages, curricula and programs
Responsibilities
- 10 days of training to include:
- Experiential Pedagogy and Philosophy
- High Challenge Course Facilitation
- Team Challenge Course Facilitation
- Waterfront/Boathouse Management
- Ecology/Environmental Education Facilitation
- Meal Procedures
- Evening Activities
- Tools for Team Leadership©
- Framework for Facilitation©
- Small Group Facilitation during spring AYF school programs (~April 15 –
June 1)
- Coordinator or Specialist role in AYF Residential Summer Camps program
(~June 4 – July 28) *
- Coordinator or Specialist role in up to 3 AYF High School Leadership
Conferences throughout the summer (dates forthcoming)*
- Small Group Facilitation during fall AYF school programs (~August 12 –
October 10)
- Facility opening and closing during first and last weeks of tenure
- Individual project as approved/determined by AYF Program Directors
- Other duties as assigned
Compensation
- $200-$280 DOE per week
- $150 staff training
- Housing
- Meals provided for staff during program
- Health Insurance
- Lifeguard Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Partial assistance to be applied to regional or national conference
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
Please direct all inquiries, cover letters and resumes to:
Adam Russell
8845 West Garfield Road
Shelby, MI 49455
231.861.2262, ext. 1111
arussell@ayf.com
The American Youth
Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or
veteran’s status.
If hired, all camp staff must: Be certified in CPR and Basic First Aid;
Provide verification of a clear criminal history;
Provide three written letters of reference; furnish a current physical
examination and health history form;
And be prepared to furnish legal documentation of their eligibility to
work in the United States.
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