Position Title:  Camps Site Lead

Department:  Camps

Reports to: Education & Camp Programs Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Camps Site Lead provides daily support and leadership for Camp staff, campers, families/caregivers, and guests at PacSci or an offsite camp locations by overseeing smooth daily operations and providing excellent customer services. The Site Lead will work closely with the Camps Supervisor, supply team, and other operational staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Camps Manager and Supervisor in overseeing daily operations of one camp location and communicate with Camps admin and relevant Pacific Science Center departments
• Coordinate and assist with customer service and communication between camp staff, families/caregivers, guests, and campers’ personal aides
• Oversee the distribution of daily camp letters to communicate program activities to families and caregivers
• Ensure implementation of all policies and procedures, including first aid and emergency procedures at PacSci and/or offsite locations
• Supervise campers in Extended-Day program if scheduled
• Assist with planning and executing site logistical and operational plans including drop-off and pick-up, camper lunches, creating weekly At-A-Glance schedules, and overseeing site safety
• For non-PacSci campus locations, serve as liaison between location staff and Camps admin
• Ensure supply needs are met and assist with supply management, including working with the supply team and operations assistant with coordinating weekly movement of supplies
• Supervise campers when needed, including all lunch periods, and provide recreational activities when needed
• Respond to and support camp staff with camper behavior management. Communicates and collaborates with Camps admin on recurring behaviors.
• Assist with training, assessing, and supporting camp staff to deliver programs and manage camper safety and behavior
• Model safe, effective and equitable science facilitation methods
• Assist in creating a welcoming and fun work environment where educators are supported and celebrated
• Comply with all camp procedures and other health and safety policies and support campers and others in the camp space with doing the same. Complete incident reports when needed.
• Assist Education and Camp Programs Supervisor in ensuring efficient staff coverage, schedules, and staff breaks
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

 Knowledge of (or the ability to learn):

• Basic science knowledge
• Behavior management best practices
• Informal education and STEM facilitation practices
• Leading others and various projects

Skills:

• Leadership and initiative, ability to lead a team independently
• Exceptional customer service skills; communicates effectively, respectfully, and in a timely manner with a welcoming and approachable demeanor
• Flexible and able to adapt in rapidly changing, fast-paced environments
• Great attention to detail
• Multitask, prioritize, and organize multiple daily tasks

Ability to:

• Supervise camps when needed, including lunch periods
• Track, maintain, and communicate program records including confidential health information
• Be proactive, have situational awareness, plan ahead and make adjustments in support of camp staff and campers
• Ensure campers of all ages and from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and served in a manner that makes their experience positive, memorable and consistent with Pacific Science Center’s mission, vision, and values
• Approach each interaction individually and without expectation or judgement of content knowledge level of interest, or background in science
• Engage youth grades pre-K–8 using developed curriculum delivery; step in as educator if needed
• Maintain security and follow all safety procedures

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated teaching experience and classroom management skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond to camp issues that arise throughout the day
• At least 21 years of age at the start of camp
• Attending training sessions at beginning of the summer season 
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• WA State Food Handlers permit or willingness to obtain
• Available to work a minimum of 6-10 full weeks of the summer season depending on location placement

Preferred

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (or in pursuit of)
• Valid WA driver’s license and good driving record with at least 5 years of driving history, including no moving violations in the past 3 years
• Informal education experience
• Supervisory experience
• Project management and communication skills
• Available to work all 10 weeks of the summer season (June 22-August 28)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• This is a temporary, full-time summer position that begins before the start of camps
• Due to a variety of camps and location, hours can vary daily, typically totaling 40 hours per week during the camps season
• Some camps are full day while others are half day, this position remains full-time
• A uniform t-shirt is provided and required to be worn while on the job
• This position may require driving a 15-passanger van and assuming responsibility of the safety and security of all passengers

The workplace environment can vary but will typically involve the ability to travel with a group of students and staff throughout classroom, outdoor, camp, community, and museum spaces. Travel is sometimes required to accommodate various camp activities. Other physical demands of the position could include the ability to stand/walk/sit, lift 50 lbs. (lunch/material tubs - unassisted), kneel/squat/bend/reach, carry/climb (will often load, unload and carry cartloads of lesson materials and supplies), work outside in the weather including heat/cold, and exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals (liquid nitrogen, helium and hydrogen gas, dry ice, acids and bases, irritants, latex). 

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.