Summer Camp Staff - Lexington, United States - LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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Lexington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Meadow Breeze Camp is looking to fill positions for our 8-week summer camp programs, Kindergarten to Grade 12. LCA is a Grade 6-12 independent Christian school located in Lexington, MA.

Since 1966, Meadow Breeze Camp at LCA has been offering an exceptional traditional day camp for kids of all ages.

Meadow Breeze offers a variety of camps such as a Day Camp, Sports Camps, Launch Trip Camps and Leaders-In-Training (LIT).

Positions include, but are not exclusive to, the following:

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Directors,:

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Administrative staff,:

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Head Counselors,:

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Junior Counselors,:

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Activity Directors,:

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After Camp Coordinators,:

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Lifeguards/Swim Instructors,:

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Archery Instructors,:

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Tennis Instructors,:

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Sports Coaches (Basketball & Soccer) and:

Teachers of the Arts.

Meadow Breeze is a fun-filled, fast-paced and energized environment, where you have the opportunity to make an investment in the lives of the kids you work with every day.

Not only are the kids fun, but so are the people you get to work with. You can guarantee you will make new friendships along the way

QUALIFICATIONS

ENTHUSIASTIC: Excited about working with children; happy and positive in their dealings with others
FLEXIBLE: Flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to help campers have fun
CREATIVE: Hands on, proactive and a problem solver
TEAM PLAYER: Ability to work with others
LEADER: Initiates and problem solves; help implement policies and procedures to keep campers safe

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead activities that fall in line with the values of the mission of LCA's camp and school
Assist with planning, leading and implementing camp activities
Be a role model to the students
Maintain a safe environment for kids of all ages, including implementing emergency policies & procedures
Respond to children's behaviors and report to Camp Director as necessary
Understand each camper's needs (i.e. medications, allergies, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 yrs of age or older (17 yrs of age for Junior Counselors)
Complete a CORI background check
Experience in working in a summer camp preferred; experience working with children is a must
Have the appropriate certifications or willing to be certified if working in the following areas: Archery, Swimming & Rock Wall
CPR & First Aid certification (preferred)
Attend all training sessions
Ability to lift 30 lbs

BENEFITS:

Teambased work environment
Opportunity to be a part of changing the lives of young children daily
Lunch at a reduced cost

LOCATION:
LCA Main Campus - 48 Bartlett Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

DATES:
June 2- August 16, Monday - Friday weekly

TIME:
Day Camp runs every weekday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and AfterCamp runs every weekday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

PAY:
Seasonal; $15-$25/hr based on experience

SCHEDULE:
Camp training is June 20 & 21.

Apart from our Sports Camps, camp staff are asked to work a minimum of 4 weeks, though 8 weeks is preferred.

Time off must be submitted ahead of time. There is no camp on the Fourth of July. Camp staff arrive each day at 7:30 a.m. and stay until 4:00 p.m.