Camp Diva Leadership Academy Coaches
Seasonal hourly position, up to 40 hours per week
Job Description
Girls For A Change is seeking energetic and responsible individuals to work as Camp Diva Leadership Counselors in person at our Chesterfield Branch. The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker with a genuine passion for working with and empowering Black girls. Applicants should be patient, fun-loving and confident in their ability to motivate and assist participants in everything from learning new skills to empowering them with the Girls For A Change mission.
This seasonal position runs June-August and is part-time/ up to 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Hours can be 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm, must choose one or the other for the entire summer.
Duties include:
- Organizing and leading activities such as arts and crafts, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas.
- Communicating with parents, providing updates where required and answering questions about the camp.
- Checking on children with medical needs to ensure they have taken any required medication.
- Providing guidance, motivation, and support.
- Guiding your small group of girls on a journey of self-exploration.
- Delivering pre-designed programming that offers growth and meaningful progression for girls in leadership development with a particular focus on voice collaboration, self- discovery, and resilience.
- Providing active supervision and attention to ensure participants are encouraged, feel safe, stay active, and heard.
- Guiding participants through their fears and frustrations to learn through failure and laugh along the way.
- Support each girl in setting and achieving their goals for the camp session.
- Overseeing transitions to and from scheduled events and lessons, and facilitating and participating in group activities.
- Serve and monitor meals
- Keep track of camper dietary restrictions and allergies and ensure proper snacks/meals are distributed to each girl in your group.
- Facilitate group activities during free periods.
- Mediate any conflicts that may arise between members of your group.
- Delegate chores to maintain the cleanliness of your designated areas.
- Report any notable concerns or incidents to the Director.
- Attend mandatory paid training on June 10th from 10:00am-5:00pm or June 11th 10:00am-5:00pm
- Participate in the Closing Ceremony on August 2nd.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker with a genuine passion for working with and empowering Black girls. Applicants should be patient, fun-loving and confident in their ability to motivate and assist participants in everything from learning new skills to empowering them with the Girls For A Change mission.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least 1-2 years of experience with childcare, teaching, or camp counseling required
- CPR certification preferred
- Proven track record of superior organization and multitasking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to participate in potentially strenuous physical activity
- Demonstrated skills in conflict mediation