Job Description
As a Camp and Family Engagement Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive camp experience for campers, their families and our Summer Staff. As a member of the Camp Leadership team, you will support camper behavior management and parent communication— coaching campers, intervening to mediate conflict, and partnering with parents so all campers can find success in our program.
YOU WILL
** PAY & PERKS**
** SCHEDULE**
All camps operate Monday - Friday. In the three weeks leading up to the start of camp, Camp and Family Engagement Specialist will complete 5-8 hours of pre-season training; 2 days of weekend availability may be required for camp set-up days. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00am and end as late as 6:00pm.
Camp set-up dates, start dates and duration vary by location - find your location on our Camp Finder page to view site-specific dates.
Qualifications
College coursework or equivalent work experience in K-8 education, Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, ABA Therapy, Behavioral Intervention, and similar fields
2+ years of work experience in K-8 education, ideally as a teacher or in a student support role
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Experience caring for, supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring children, individually and in groups
Availability to consistently work [Full-Time / Part-Time] hours, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp.
Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork and online training prior to the start of camp.
Valid CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to become certified prior to the start of camp
Must be 18 years of age by May 13th, 2024
At Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers who bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Additionally, research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to apply only when they match all criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Additional Information
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
Galileo Learning complies with ADA requirements and may provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties.
In accordance with local and state laws, you may be required to complete certain steps after an offer of employment has been accepted, such as a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check and mandated reporter training, and/or provide additional documentation for certain roles; this will not affect consideration of any persons’ application. On-site employees will also be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious reasons; this will not affect consideration of any persons’ application.
Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
During your onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.
COVID-19
All on-site employees will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after an offer of employment has been accepted and will not affect consideration of any persons’ application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties