June 30, 2009 Here's the next Year-round Jobs @ Camp! The following are current year-round job openings at camps in the U.S. To place a job opening on Year-Round Jobs @ Camp, visit www.ACAcamps.org/jobs/yrjc/ American Camp Association Web site! http://www.ACAcamps.org - Summer camp jobs http://www.ACAcamps.org/jobs - ACA's Find a Camp http://find.ACAcamps.org - Camp Education & Training opportunities http://www.ACAcamps.org/education - Become a member of ACA! http://www.ACAcamps.org/membership - Order resources from ACA's Bookstore http://www.acabookstore.org Alphabetical by state under the following categories: Activity Specialist = 7 Administration = 5 * New listings = 8 ACTIVITY SPECIALIST * CIVICS AND CHARACTER EDUCATION GROUP LEADER / INSTRUCTOR - ALABAMA Project American Life (P.A.L.) is seeking energetic, caring professionals to work with young people in a residential camp setting. P.A.L., held at YMCA Hargis Retreat (just outside of Birmingham, AL), is an exciting, hands-on, minds-on civics & character education fieldtrip for students in grades 5-8. Group leaders are primarily responsible for 8-10 students & use various interactive games & general cooperative learning techniques to make American History come alive & to help instill a sense of gratitude, value, & purpose, all while having fun in the great outdoors. Leaders also facilitate large group activities & lead follow-up discussions. The program is 4 days/3 nights each week w/ no overnight responsibilities for P.A.L. staff. 3-day weekends. Staff housing, training, & most meals provided. Paid positions, internships, & volunteer opportunities available. Season runs Sept 07-Dec 5. Call or email: 256.454.2204, projamericanlife@bellsouth.net, www.projectamericanlifealabama.org. * OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR - CALIFORNIA We have a few more spots left, so be quick! Pali Institute is now looking for instructors for the 09/10 school year. We have lots of kids on the way and need great instructors to join our team. It's not just a job but a time to educate students and enjoy a great social atmosphere. We are in the San Bernardino mts, just hours away from L.A., San Diego, and Joshua Tree National Park. Employment: Each week we strive to provide students with a variety of classes within our 3 experiential disciplines and provide an excellent supplement to classroom-based education. We meet many CA State Standards with our curriculum. Starting salary is $75 in cabin/day, $55 out of cabin/day. Instructors receive generous off-site housing, availability to pro-deals for outdoor gear, and options for health insurance after 90 days employment. Requirements: BA/BS, and experience working with children. Contact: Derek Tenney, P.O. Box 2237, Running Springs, CA 92382, email:director@paliinstitute.com, www.paliinstitute.com. * PROGRAM SPECIALIST - IOWA Camp Courageous of IA is a year-round recreational & respite care facility for individuals w/ special needs. Campers w/ mental & physical disabilities, autism, brain injuries, hearing & visual impairments attend. Traditional camp activities & a well developed adventure program are available. Program Specialists work with children & adults with disabilities as a counselor or activity specialist. Currently canoeing & crafts are available. Applicants must have experience with persons with disabilities, be patient, hard working & a team player. Salary is $430-460/week + room & board, health plan & week of pd vacation. The new Beckwith Dormitory ensures a spacious private room w/private bath for each PS. Be prepared for long hours. Apply online: www.campcourageous.org. Send resumes to Jeanne Muellerleile at jeanne@campcourageous.org. 319-465-5916 ext. 2300. Fax 319-465-5919. Camp is an alcohol & tobacco free environment. Non-smokers please. ACA accredited. The fall season begins August 19. (ACA Accredited) FIELD INSTRUCTOR - SOUTH CAROLINA Our at-risk programs work with children who have been termed status offenders (status offenses are things such as truancy, behavior problems, breaking of school policies). We have locations in Aiken and Summerton, SC, which feature canoeing, camping, low and high adventure courses, and many recreation sites. The programs work with 30-45 kids per site; and offer a maximum of a 1 to 8 instructor to student ratio. Students stay in the program from 3 months to 9 months. The program will focus on many curriculum areas including: environmental education, technology, aerospace, chemical science, high adventure, automotives, food and nutrition, horticulture, health care, marine science, electricity, and animal science, just to name a few. We also encourage staff to help design curriculum in which they have knowledge. Staff will have great work schedules, and there will be many chances to pick up trainings and add to their ability. Salary: $250-$325 a week plus room and board. EOE. Contact: crjones@clemson.edu. * OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR/NATURALIST - SOUTH CAROLINA The program combines a unique opportunity to cross train in varied curriculums and travel to several areas in the state to educate children in natural resources, forensic sciences, and marine sciences. We have three sites in which instructors would travel to throughout the Fall season, they include: Pickens Educational Center in Pickens, SC; R.M. Cooper Leadership Center in Summerton, SC; and Sewee Coastal Retreat Center in Awendaw, SC. We work with students from 4th to 8th grade and instruct day and night programming. In addition, we facilitate team initiatives and games. This program gives staff the opportunity to travel the state and work at different programs. The pay is twice a month from $500-$550 plus room, board, and a sickness/accidental insurance plan. EOE. If you are interested, please send your resume to Chelsey Repokis at ccalzad@clemson.edu or by fax to (864) 878-1041. Feel free to browse our website at www.clemson.edu/yli. * OUTDOOR ED INSTRUCTOR - TEXAS Become a part of the JOLT TEAM. Science and Adventure Specialist Positions! Join our unique outdoor education and adventure facility on Lake Texoma. Help students of all ages, primarily 5th grade, learn to appreciate the great outdoors! Instructors will develop outdoor education lessons, implement conservation and stewardship projects, and facilitate outdoor adventures. Field and classroom activities incorporate critical thinking with hands-on real world science experiments. Please review our classes at www.jolt-texoma.org. Need desire to work with diverse populations, small & large groups, creative, flexible, and humor. Must be a TEAM player. Outdoor Ed and Challenge Course exp. helpful College Degree necessary. All employees undergo a background check. Basic First Aid and CPR training provided. Salary: 400/wk...bonuses for certain certifications. Season starts Aug 10, 2009. Send Resumes to sthorpe@allsaintstexoma.org, fax 903/786-7535. (ACA Accredited) * PROGRAM FACILITATOR - TEXAS Premier outdoor education and conference center on the Blackland Prairie! Built in 2006, this superb 428 acre camp an hour north of Dallas serves over 20,000 people per year in outdoor education and retreats. Teach classes in ecology, low ropes, archery, climbing, stargazing, canoeing, more. Help with camp operation and set-up. Day camp and groups in summer, groups and schools during the school year, busy fall! Develop solid professional and camp leadership skills, great training. Pay: $55 per day, insurance, excellent housing (private room in staff dorm), internet, laundry, meals, training. Qualifications; love for children, learn science, outdoor work, some college and camp experience, have or trained in First Aid/CPR, life-guarding, hospitality. Be part of a great, fun, professional team! Seasonal position can be extended, advancement possible. Apply online: https://ymcadallas.hua.hrsmart.com Email Jim Parry, Program Director: jimp.ccac@ymcadallas.org, www.collincountyadventurecamp.org 469.952.5600. (ACA Accredited) ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR - CALIFORNIA The Program Director is responsible for vision and mission implementation through the program at Camp Emerald Bay. The Director is responsible for day to day execution of program: ensures standards of instruction, coverage of all activities, coordinates resource allocation, has budget accountability, and assists the Camp Director in the supervision of the camp program; with accountability to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) - National Standards, policies and procedures, and supervision and development of seasonal staff.. The Program Director also assists the Academy season clienteles’ logistics and programming. The Program Director reports to the Camp Director of Emerald Bay. For more information visit http://www.emeraldbayalumni.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2260. To apply email Lee Harrison, Executive Director of Camp Emerald Bay at lharrison@bsa-la.org. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - CALIFORNIA The Director of Catalina Operations is responsible for vision and mission implementation through the management of Camp Emerald Bay. The Director is responsible for day to day operations: resource allocation, budget accountability, provides overall supervision of the camp program; and, has focused accountability to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) - National Standards, marketing and informational materials, policies and procedures, partnership management, and supervision and development of seasonal staff. The Director of Catalina Operations reports to the COO/Executive Director of Emerald Bay. For more information, including position requirements and a detailed job description, visit: http://www.emeraldbayalumni.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2260. To apply, email Lee Harrison, Executive Director of Camp Emerald Bay, at lharrison@bsa-la.org. * OUTDOOR EDUCATION MANAGER - FLORIDA Girl Scouts in Orlando seeks an outdoor program manager - Requirements: BA/BS Required or equivalent; 5 years camp leadership experience in a resident camp setting, knowledge of ACA Standards, experience/knowledge of Girl Scout Program preferred. Competitive salary, based on knowledge and experience, year round housing provided on site, and excellent benefits. Responsibilities include: summer program development and implementation of budget and plans for recruitment and retention of campers, recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff, development and implementation of year round programs, providing hospitality and program for troops during troop camping during the off season. Will develop new programs and enhance existing programs. Must ensure camp meets Health Department Regulations and in developing and implementing programs is moving camp toward ACA Accreditation. salvanzo@citrus-gs43.org or fax: 407-896-1783, Email cover letter. * DIRECTOR OF RETREATS & CAMPING - MINNESOTA Director of Retreats and Camping sought for large multi-site camping ministry within the Minnesota Annual Conference (regional body) of the United Methodist Church. Director will manage property, facilities, personnel, program, marketing, finance, administration, hospitality, and supervise all site managers. Director reports to Executive Director of Connectional Ministries and is the primary staff person for the Retreats and Camping Ministry Team. Qualifications include Bachelors degree or appropriate professional certification, at least two years of administrative or supervisory experience in an organized camp, knowledge of accepted camp management practices. The position description is available at www.campminnesota.org. Click on "Camps and Retreats", then on camping forms and documents. Email resume (HTML) to jim.perry@minnesotaumc.org or mail to Rev. James Perry, 122 W. Franklin Ave #400, Minneapolis, MN 55404. To be considered, the resume must be received no later than 7/31/09. (ACA Accredited) DIRECTOR - NEW YORK Built on a strong foundation of camp spirit, tradition, dedication to excellence, and innovative programming, The TLC Family of Camps feature five of the most recognized and respected camps on the East Coast: Timber Lake, Tyler Hill, Timber Lake West, North Shore Day Camp and Hampton Country Day Camp. The TLC Family of Camps all share the same mission, set of values, operating principles, and commitment to attracting, training and retaining the most outstanding staff to ensure a great summer experience for every camper. Contact dave@camptlc.com. 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