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JR. CAMP DIRECTOR

Direct supervision and implementation of total Jr. Camp (ages 3,4,5) program, including daily morning, noon and afternoon Round-Up's. Assist with administration of staff training, program implementation and camper management, supervision of selected activity areas and counseling staff. Must be willing to possess Class B license and go through provided training to obtain one in order to be a driver. Complete job description available upon request.

Daily hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Salary range begins at $3,000.00 base for summer plus extra pay for pre-camp planning meetings and setup, JC interview, open houses, staff training and driver training (if qualified). Salary is based on a 40 hour week.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

JR. STAFF TEAM LEADER

Oversee and implement Volunteer Junior Counselor Program, act as liason between Jr. and Sr. Staff, observe trainees during camp day, assign trainees to groups and specialty areas weekly, plan and lead Jr. Staff interview, plan and lead weekly meetings, organize trainee evaluation process. Must be willing to possess Class B license and go through provided training to obtain one in order to be a driver (if qualified). Complete job description available upon request.

Daily hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Salary range begins at $2,400.00 base for summer plus extra pay for pre-camp planning meetings and setup, JC interview, open houses, staff training and driver training (if qualified). May also apply as a Driver. Salary is based on a 40 hour week.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

STAFF TEAM LEADERS (3)

Position is a full time commitment of 9 weeks. Position is, basically supervisory and evaluatory in nature. Must possess Class B license or be willing to go through provided driver training and be a driver of a route on a daily basis. Staff Supervisors are responsible for a group of approximately 15 counselors and assistant staff. Staff Supervisors are responsible for the groups of children assigned to the counselors in all aspects of the camp day i.e. Counselors of Grades 6-8, Counselors of Grades 4-5, Counselors of Grade 3, Counselors of Grade 2, Counselors of Grades K-1. Must be able to assist assigned counselors with daily camp policies and procedures, area procedures, program ideas and implementation, camper control, discipline techniques and group management and communication with parents when needed. Must assist Director in supervision of the lunch area at various times during the day. Must be able to oversee and manage group lost and found program and camper morning "Circle Time". Must be able to, under the direction of supervisor, evaluate both formally and informally all counselors, assistants and junior staff assigned to them.

Daily hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Salary range begins at $2,400.00 base for summer plus extra pay for pre-camp planning meetings and setup, open houses, staff training and driver training (if qualified). Salary is based upon a 40 hour week (includes daily driving).

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

INCLUSION COORDINATOR

Position is a full time commitment of 9 weeks. Position is, basically supervisory and evaluatory in nature. Must possess Class B license or be willing to go through provided driver training and be a driver of a route on a daily basis. Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for children with special needs, assigned to the counselors in all aspects of the camp day. Pre-Camp parental communication begins prior to camp, placement of children with special needs into camp groups, overall supervision of campers and groups, dealing with parents, aides and campers. Must be able to assist counselors with daily camper behavior, activity level and ideas and implementation, camper control, discipline techniques and group management and communication with parents when needed. Must assist Director in supervision of the lunch area at various times during the day. Complete job description available upon request. Complete job description available upon request.

Daily hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Salary range begins at $3,000.00 base for summer plus extra pay for pre-camp planning meetings and setup, open houses, staff training and driver training (if qualified). Salary is based on a 40 hour week (including driving).

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 3/08/08

PROGRAM TEAM LEADERS (2)

Responsible for the physical operation of the daily program special events (under direct supervision of Camp Director), supervision of selected activity areas, plus a variety of administrative tasks. The tasks are divided amongst two individuals. They are; but not limited to: organizing and implementing daily program (Themes change weekly), beach trips, camper awards, lost and found, daily directives, riddle of the week, group hikes, secret pal program, bulletin boards, master weekly theme-event calendar and lunch games. Must possess Class B license or be willing to go through provided training and to be a substitute driver. Complete job description available upon request.

Daily hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Salary range begins at $2,400.00 for summer plus extra pay for pre-camp planning meetings and setup, open houses, staff training and driver training (if qualified). Salary is based on a 40 hour week.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 3/1/08

Camp Counselor Positions

ASSISTANT STAFF MEMBER (10)

Must be at least 16 years of age by the first day of camp. Applicants must possess a basic knowledge of recreational activities and have the enthusiasm, patience, desire and leadership skills to assist counselors guide 15-20 campers through 6 Activity Periods of the camp day. Must also participate in a wide variety of camp special activities with campers, assist with Circle Time, lunch procedures and snack procedures. Must attend 3 day Mandatory Staff Training. Position is full time, Monday through Friday for 9 weeks.

Salary is $255.20 per week for a 40 hour work week, includes assisting bus counselors on the bus to and from camp.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/01/08

CAMPER IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING COUNSELOR

Leadership experience at Cali-Camp in a Sr. Camp Counselor position for at least one summer is a plus, but not mandatory. Must be able to plan and implement daily participatory leadership training program (similar to staff training) for campers grades 6-8 (ages 12 - 14) and possess basic knowledge of recreational activities. C.I.L.T. Specialty Program operates for nine (9) one (1) week sessions. The position requires pre-camp organizational and training time. Must attend 3 day Mandatory Staff Training. May also apply as a driver (if qualified) due to weekly beach trips.

Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, plus driving.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 3/1/08

JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR (5)

Must be at least 18 years of age or have graduated from high school. Experience with younger children age 3, 4 -young 5's required. Applicants are requested to have the enthusiasm, patience, desire and leadership skills necessary to supervise and guide 10-12 campers of like ages (with the assistance of Volunteer Junior Counselors, ages 14-17) through the days activities in camp. Must be able to lead daily arts and crafts (with assistance in planning by Director). Must attend 3 day Mandatory Staff Training. May also apply as driver (if qualified).

Base salary is that of a specialist (due to specialization of the camp day and skills needed) plus experience, staff training bus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision. .May apply as driver (if qualified).

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/22/08

SPORTS CAMP COUNSELOR (2)

Physical Education teaching experience preferred. Must be able to organize and lead campers grades 1 - 9 (ages 6 - 14) in sports instruction including (but not limited to) Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming (training provided). Resources and training for these positions are provided. Campers participate in one (1) week sessions. Applicants must possess a basic knowledge of recreational activities and have the enthusiasm, patience, desire and leadership skills to supervise and guide approximately 10 campers (with assistance of Assistant, Co-counselor or Volunteer Junior Counselors, age 14-17) through 3 Camp Activity Periods in addition to the Sports which are taught each day. Must also participate in a wide variety of camp special activities with campers, lead Circle Time, lunch procedures, snack procedures and handle camper disciplinary procedures. Must attend 3 day Mandatory Staff Training. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: JUST FILLED 6/3/08

SR CAMP COUNSELORS

Must be at least 18 years of age or have graduated from high school. Applicants must possess a basic knowledge of recreational activities and have the enthusiasm, patience, desire and leadership skills to supervise and guide 15-20 campers (with assistance of Assistant, Co-counselor or Volunteer Junior Counselors, age 14-17) through 6 Activity Periods of the camp day. Must also participate in a wide variety of camp special activities with campers, lead Circle Time, lunch procedures, snack procedures and handle camper disciplinary procedures. Must attend 3 day Mandatory Staff Training. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Base salary is that of a counselor plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/22/08

WRANGLER CAMP COUNSELORS (2)

Wrangler Camp operates for nine (9) one (1) week sessions. Wrangler Camp Counselors must have some horsebackriding experience and be willing to assist Wrangler Camp Instructional staff teach techniques of horsebackriding. Wrangler Camp Counselors rotate throughout the day with the campers to Horsebackriding and 3 camp activities. The position requires pre-camp organizational and training time. Must attend 3 day Mandatory Staff Training. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/10/08

Specialty Area Positions

ACADEMIC SPECIALIST

Credentialed elementary teacher preferred, to instruct children in small groups, grades 1-8 (ages 6 - 13) in reading, math or grammar from Week 2 through Week 10. (Flexibility for teachers in year-round schools). Must be able to diagnose and prescribe instruction to meet individual needs. Three (3) hours per day (mornings).

Salary range $18 - $20 per hour.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 3/10/08

ARTS and CRAFTS SPECIALIST

Teaching experience preferred. Must be able to organize a creative arts and crafts program for children grades Kindergarten - 1 - 9 (ages 5.6-14), order supplies, give direction to staff working with their groups, maintain a neat and orderly facility and coordinate counselor supply requests. Hours 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, M - F. May or may not apply as a driver due to preparation of materials and purchasing of supplies before and/or after camp day.

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 3/30/08

BACKYARD GAMES and SPORTS SPECIALIST

Must be able to organize and lead campers grades Kindergarten - 9 (ages 5.6 - 14) in games and sports including (but not limited to) ice-breakers, initiative games, individual games, team games and sports, relays, "New" and old games, environmental games, badminton, horseshoes, croquet and frisbee (to name a few). Resources and training for this position is provided by Director. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/29/08

CREATIVE DRAMATICS SPECIALIST

Experience working with children in creative movement medium preferred. Must be able to organize and lead campers grades Kindergarten - 9 (ages 5.6 - 14) in creative dramatics, skits and stunts, minimal magic and basic movement discovery experiences. Resources and training for this position is provided by Director. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/22/08

FIRST AID SPECIALIST

Minimum requirement Standard First Aid/CPR (child and adult). LVN, RN or EMT with Standard/Advanced First Aid and CPR (child and adult) certificates preferred. Must be able to administer First Aid to campers and staff, communicate with parents, provide for all emergencies, order supplies and maintain accurate records.

Salary negotiable, based upon experience.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

Must be able to assist in the preparation of hot lunches, serve, clean-up, prepare afternoon snacks, sell snacks to children before camp and during lunch and assist Food Service Director in any and all necessary tasks during the day.

Hourly rate: $8.00 to $10.00.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR

Must be able to prepare hot lunches and morning snacks, set up the daily menu, order all supplies and food items, supervise assistant and Jr. Counselors assigned to help serve.

Hourly rate: $10.00 to $12.00.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

GOLF SPECIALIST

Teaching experience preferred, but not mandatory. Must be able to organize and instruct basic golf techniques including grip, stance, swings, club selection, putting and scoring on a driving range and putting green to campers ages 8.00 to 13.11. Give direction to counselors working with their groups and maintain a safe and Fun area. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 3/1/08 Date Filled: 5/01/08

GYMNASTICS SPECIALIST

Teaching experience preferred. Must be able to organize and instruct tumbling, trampoline, basic physical fitness activities, horizontal bars, balance beam, organize a trampoline competition, give direction to counselors working with their groups grades Kindergarten - 9 (ages 5.6-14) and maintain a safe and fun area. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

LIFEGUARDS - WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS (5)

Lifeguarding experience not necessary, but encouraged. Must possess a current Red cross Lifesaving or equivalent certification, teach swim lessons for non-swimmers, under supervision of WSI's, maintain camper records. Standard/Advanced First Aid certificates and CPR (child & adult) required. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 1 position just became available 6/2/08

MOTORIZED AREA SPECIALISTS (4)

Experience with Go-Carts preferred. Must be able to instruct, supervise and assist campers ages 3-14 (grades Pk-9) in the skill of riding motorized vehicles and also direct counselors in a supervision role. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 6/1/08

NATURE-LORE/OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS SPECIALIST

Teaching experience preferred. Must be able to instruct and implement an established creative nature/outdoor living skills exploration program (Written by "Nature Watch") for children grades K-9 (ages 5.6-14). Program involves teaching ecology and nature concepts to children through projects and games. Must also establish and coordinate a Nature Study Center. Pre-Camp Training with Director. May also apply as driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/20/08

ROPES / CHALLENGE COURSE - CLIMBING WALL SPECIALIST (3)

Climbing experience a real plus. Experience with teaching children would be helpful, b ut Cali-Camp provides a free 2 day certification course and orientation. Must be able to organize and teach climbing skills to groups of children grades K-9 (ages 5.6 - 14) with the assistance of counselors. Adventure area contains both ropes and climbing and the staff rotate between high ropes, challenge course and climbing. Must be able to enforce established safety regulations, identify and manage environmental and other hazards related to the activity and apply emergency health care procedures related to the activity and the participants. Must possess ability to give direction to counselors working with their groups and maintain a safe and FUN area. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/30/08

TARGET SPORTS SPECIALIST

Archery and Target Sports experience required. Must be able to organize and teach Archery and a variety of Target Sports (slingshots, throwing activities) to campers grades K-9 (ages 5.6 - 14), enforce established safety regulations, identify and manage environmental hazards related to the activity and apply emergency health care procedures related to the activity and the participants. Must possess ability to give direction to counselors working with their groups and maintain a safe and FUN area. Will train! May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/01/08

TENNIS SPECIALIST

Teaching experience preferred. Must be able to organize and instruct tennis skills to campers ages 5.6 - 13.00, give direction to counselors working with their groups grades Kindergarten - 9 (ages 5.6-14) and maintain a safe and fun area. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: AVAILABLE!

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT

Must coordinate bus transportation for campers to and from camp, possess a pleasant phone personality. Position entails dealing with drivers/staff and parents, phone work and computer input. Training provided. Position begins June 1st. Summer hours are 7:30AM to 6:00PM (covered by 2 people). May not apply as driver due to AM and PM responsibilities.

Hourly rate $7.50 to $10.00 (depending upon experience). .

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 3/1/08

WATER SAFETY COORDINATOR

WSI and Lifeguarding experience required. Director must possess a current WSI, Sr. Lifesaving or equivalent certification and must be able to organize and direct a recreational swimming program, swim lessons for non-swimmers, maintain records, supervise pool maintenance and a staff of 4-5 lifeguards, counselors and junior counselors. Standard/Advanced First Aid certificates and CPR (child & adult) required. May also apply as a driver (if qualified).

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus driving, bus counseling or AM/PM Supervision.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 2/15/08

WRANGLER CAMP TEAM LEADER

Experience with Horsebackriding instruction required. CHA certificate preferred (Cali-Camp is also willing to provide training for you). CPR and Standard Advanced First Aid certificates required (we train). Must be able to organize and implement Horsebackriding program for campers grades 1 - 9 (ages 6.0 - 14) utilizing approximately 30 horses and 4-5 ponies (3,4,5 year olds). Must be able to organize Wrangler Camp instruction and staff assignments. Strong leadership skills are required to assist in supervision of staff of riding instructors and Junior Wrangler program for older campers in a safe and fun environment. May not apply as a driver due to AM and PM responsibilities. Must have own transportation.

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus AM/PM Set up.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 3/11/08

WRANGLER CAMP INSTRUCTORS (6)

Experience with horses required. Must be able to assist and teach Wranger Camp Horsebackriding Program under the supervision and direction of the Wrangler Camp Coordinator. Knowledge of riding techniques is necessary, from beginning to more advanced. Must be familiar with tacking, grooming, feeding and stable maintenance. May not apply as a driver due to AM and PM responsibilities. Must have own transportation.

Salary negotiable, based upon experience. Base salary is that of a specialist plus experience, staff training, plus AM/PM Set up.

Date Posted: 1/1/08 Date Filled: 5/22/08

 

 

 

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