Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Summer and Auxiliary Programs, the Junior Adventurer Camp Lead Instructor will be responsible for all aspects of developing and delivering a successful one-week Junior Adventurer camp program as outlined in the camp description (listed below) for children ages 6 to 9. Instruction will include teaching different adventure-style activities off and around campus that are designed to meet campers' level and ability.

Camp Description: Our Junior Adventurer camp is a modified version of our popular outdoor adventure camp. We will explore different adventure-style activities off and around campus that are designed to meet campers' level and ability. Activities may include:

• Stand-up paddle boarding in the Pennington pool
• Bike riding safety and riding local bike trails
• High and low ropes courses
• Hiking
• Shelter building
• Team-building activities
• Raft building at the Pennington pool
• Orienteering
• Exploring nature

In addition to the general duties and responsibilities listed above, additional requirements for the Lead Instructor role include, but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Director of Summer and Auxiliary Programs, develop camp-specific plans for the camp, (to be approved one month before the start date of the camp)
• Program planning and development
• Teaching
• Group management
• Resource selection
• Supervision of support staff, where necessary
• Problem-solving
• Supervision of campers

This opportunity offers the ideal candidate the flexibility to collaborate, create content and deliver a truly exceptional camper experience under the guidance and direction of the Director of Summer and Auxiliary Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current college experience at a minimum; undergraduate or advanced degree is preferred
• Prior experience working with children
• Prior experience with camp or youth programs
• Strong interest in creating, developing, and growing a one-week camp program and curriculum with prior content experience

Please visit our Summer Programs website for more information about our programs: https://www.penningtonsummers.org/

Please visit our school website for more information about employment at the Pennington School: https://www.pennington.org/about-us/employment