Want a Fun, Outdoor Job this Summer?
Summer Day Camp Staff Needed in Cincinnati Parks!
* Full day of paid training on 6/2 and 6/3 - 6/7 from 9:00am - 3:30pm.
* $10.44 per hour, no benefits, but a variety of skills gained.
* Must be available to work June 2 - August 2.
NATURECAMP IN THE PARKS
* A nature-oriented daycamp program, ages 5 - 12, that visits 4 Cincinnati Parks.
* Education or Natural Sciences majors with teaching/child care experiences preferred.
* Develop your own lesson plans that include daily hikes, educational games, crafts and
other nature activities for 12 campers per staff person each week.
* Must work 9am - 3:30pm (Mon. - Fri.) and select Thursdays until 5 pm; up to 35 - 38 hrs/wk.
PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY MORNINGS
* A nature-oriented preschool program, ages 3 ½ - 5, that visits 4 Cincinnati Parks (same as above).
* Early Childhood Education majors with teaching/child care experiences preferred.
* Already created lesson plans include daily hikes, games, crafts and other nature activities for campers per staff person each week.
* Must work from 8:45am - 12:45pm (Mon. - Fri.), and select Thursdays until 2pm, up to 20 - 25 hrs/wk.
NATURE NEXT DOOR
* An award-winning, grant-funded program that visits 4 inner-city parks each week.
* Work with a team to provide educational crafts, games and other hands-on activities
for inner-city youth ages 4 - 13. Lesson plans are already created.
* Education or Social Services majors with teaching/child care experiences preferred.
* Must work core hours from 9am - 2:30pm (Mon. - Fridays), about 23 - 26 hrs/wk.
CAMPS AT NATURE CENTERS
* A nature-oriented daycamp program with set age ranges and themes that change weekly. Staff will work with campers from preschool to middle school age.
* Education or Natural Sciences majors with teaching/child care experiences preferred.
* Already created lesson plans include daily hikes, games, crafts and other nature and science activities for 8 - 12 campers per staff person each week.
* Must be available to work hours ranging from 8am - 4pm (Mon. - Fri.), 34 - 38 hrs/wk.
Late evening hrs or an overnight may be required on two evenings during the summer.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Basic knowledge of local nature and ecology and ability to communicate well with children.
* Ability to work outdoors and maintain physical condition necessary for:
sitting, standing, climbing, walking for prolonged periods of time; occasional light or moderate lifting and carrying required; occasionally required
to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; able to hear sounds in low and high frequencies; specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish colors, and the ability to adjust focus; must speak clearly and audibly.
* Must be 18 years old, a high school graduate, and pass criminal police background checks.
* Must have a valid driver’s license or state id; provide own transportation.
Send resume to: erin.morris@cincinnati-oh.gov
(please indicate in the email any preferences you have for the 4 positions)
For more information, contact:
Erin Morris, Assistant Manager
Cincinnati Park Board
Phone: 513-321-6070
The City of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer.
