Summer Camp Instructor Job at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, Nashville, TN

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  • Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Summary

Love the outdoors? Working with kids? Looking for a summer job? Join our team as a Summer Camp Instructor. Camp Instructors ensure summer programming runs smoothly by assisting with the activities and overall operations. Owl’s Hill youth summer day camp program focuses on animals, conservation, and the environment.

Camp starts May 27, 2025, and ends August 1, 2025 (M-F).  Mandatory training on Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23, 2025 (8 am – 4 pm)

Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the health, safety, supervision, and well-being of summer camp participants.
  • Instruct curriculum utilizing age-appropriate lessons, activities, crafts, hikes, and games.
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth.
  • Create a positive environment that encourages active learning for camp participants.
  • Participate in program activities (class time and outdoor activities) and work to involve all children in program activities.
  • Develop and maintain positive relations with all staff, parents, volunteers, and participants.
  • Assist with the daily set-up and break-down of camp
  • Supervise campers in before- and/or after-care programming.

Qualifications

Position Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to interact in a courteous and productive manner with diverse age groups
  • Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Enjoys working with children in a youth development, camp, or education setting
  • Ability to multi-task; follow policies and procedures; prioritize tasks
  • Enthusiasm and appreciation for the value of nature

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Experience working with children. Informal education experience or past summer camp experience – a plus
  • Interest in nature and the environment
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification – a plus

Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands

  • There is manual labor during the set-up and break-down of camp activities
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all conditions, including temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, bend down, and ambulate quickly.

Successful candidates are subject to a background check prior to hiring.

Additional Information

Benefits

No paid benefits. Gain leadership and activity planning skills, learn about nature center careers, gain experience working with youth, and gain valuable knowledge of native plants and animals.

How to Apply

Please complete the Summer Camp Application Form (PDF) and submit it electronically to the Director of Education at info@owlshill.org. Please include the CAMP INSTRUCTOR in the subject line.

Details

  • Date Posted: December 12, 2024
  • Type: Contract / Temp
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Start Date: 05/22/2025
  • Salary Range: $12 -$13/hr
  • Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk, M-F

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Summer work, Outdoor,

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