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Camp Fire USA Alaska Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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School Age Child Care Programs provide licensed before -and after-school child care for elementary youth in 28 elementary
schools in Anchorage. The programs continue throughout the
summer, providing full-day programs. Staff may choose
to work before school, after school, or both. |
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The Community Center Programs are year round
neighborhood-based after and/or before school programs. Staff
hours at all programs include set-up,
clean
up, planning,
and training time, which may occur outside of actual hours of
operation. There are 3 centers in Anchorage. |
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Site Director
These are management level positions responsible for activity and program
development, data management, staff and environment development and community
relations. We are looking for candidates who have previous experience with
youth development, supervision and program delivery. Must have or be willing
to achieve 12 credit hours in the youth development field and be 21 years
or older. These are part time positions with a minimum of 30 hours per
week. Salary range is $14.31 - $16.09.
Child Development Leader
These are supporting management positions responsible for maintaining
quality program in the absence of the Site Director. We are looking for
candidates who are seeking experience in an entry level management
position in a youth
development program. Must have or be willing to achieve 12 credit hours in
the youth development field and be 21 years or older. Part-time, min 25 hours
per week. Salary range is $11.79 - $14.41.
Program Staff
Staff may work before school only, after school only, or both. Responsible
for implementing the program with an assigned group of children. Requirements
include high school/GED equivalent, some training or background in child/youth
development, education or recreation. Experienced working with children.
Must be 18 years of age or older. Part-time, min 25 hours per week. Starting
Salary: $10.50 per hour.
Program Aide
Part-time positions for high school students. Training provided includes
working with children, program planning and management, and leadership
skills. Requirements for the position are 16 - 18 years of age, demonstrated
leadership and organizational ability, prefer child development classes
and some experience caring for children. Starting Salary: $7.91 per hour.
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| 2012
Summer Outdoor Programs & Jobs |
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Summer
staff at Camp K on Kenai Lake.
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Camp
Fire offers seasonal summer camp employment at Camp K on Kenai
Lake (resident
camp on Kenai Lake), Camp Si-La-Meo (day camp in Anchorage) or
the Rural Alaska Program (travelling recreation camps to rural
communities). Through these outdoor programs, children are provided
with the support and opportunities needed to become caring, confident
youth and future leaders. Community living, away from home in
a recreational outdoor setting provides a foundation for tremendous
growth for campers and staff alike. |
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K on Kenai Lake - Jobs |
Health Manager/Nurse/EMT: is
responsible for the management of the camp health plan, including
reviewing camper health histories, dispensing medications,
coordinating with camp staff and local physicians to manage
camper care, responding to first aid needs at camp, and maintaining
the health facility and equipment in excellent condition. Current
RN certification for the State of Alaska is required (application
by endorsement from other states is available), as well as
first aid and CPR. Salary: $700/week
Kitchen Manager/Cook: is responsible for daily management
of the camp kitchen and supervision of two kitchen
assistants. Duties include menu planning, food ordering,
inventory control, kitchen health and sanitation and
cooking nutritious and appealing foods for campers
and staff. Must have current CFPM certification. Salary:
$450-$470/week
Kitchen Assistants: are responsible for the daily routine
of running an effective food service environment. Duties include
dish washing, cleaning and sanitization of food service areas,
assisting with food preparation and helping unload, store and
inventory supplies. Must have current Alaska Food Worker Card.
Salary: $220/week
Program
Manager: assists
Camp Director in the planning and facilitation of camp program,
as well as supervision of camp staff, and
in the planning and presentation of staff orientation, large
group events, and special programs. This position requires
an applicant who has demonstrated skills in camp organization
and supervision, a valid driver’s license, no major moving
violations on driving record, and is at least 25 years old.
Current first aid and CPR is required. $370-$390/week
Waterfront
Counselor: In
addition to Counselor duties, the Waterfront Counselor is responsible
for life guarding,
and instructing canoe and kayak, swimming, and water survival
activities on Kenai Lake, as well as planning and presentation
of applicable staff orientation topics. This position requires
current Life Guarding, Water Safety Instructor, and Small Craft
certification, previous experience supervising lakefront and/or
cold water activities, and a valid driver’s license, no
major moving violations on driving record, and is at least 21
years old. Current first aid and CPR is required. Salary: $230-$245/week
Creative
Arts Counselor: In addition to Counselor duties,
the Creative Arts Counselors is responsible for planning
and instructing arts & crafts, drama, and music activities
for campers. Duties include coordinating with camp staff in developing
program, maintaining program supplies and inventory, assisting
with the supervision and monitoring of campers and cabins, as
well as planning and presentation of applicable staff orientation
topics. Applicants should have experience working with children,
planning and teaching the creative arts, and are at least 18
years old. Current first aid and CPR is required. Salary: $230-$245/week
Out
of Camp Trips Counselor: In addition to Counselor
duties, responsible for operating camp vehicles to
provide transportation to and from off-site activities, and to
make off site trips for supply purchasing and in-town errands.
Duties also include the maintenance and record keeping of camp
vehicles, and the instruction and monitoring of proper vehicle
safety. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, no
major moving violations on driving record, and is at least 21
years old. Current first aid and CPR is required. Salary: $230-$245/week
Counselor: Supervise, interact and live with the campers in cabin groups,
and are responsible for helping campers with daily living tasks,
decision making, peaceful conflict resolution, community living,
and for leading them in camp activities such as arts and crafts,
archery, riflery, waterfront activities, hiking, cooperative
games, outdoor living skills, and nature activities. This position
requires applicants who have demonstrated skills and interest
in working with children, and are at least 18 years old. Current
first aid and CPR is required. Salary: $225-$245
Camp
Aides: Interact with campers in cabin groups, and are responsible
for helping campers with daily living tasks, decision making,
peaceful conflict resolution, community living, and for assisting
them in camp activities such as arts and crafts, archery, riflery,
waterfront activities, hiking, cooperative games, outdoor living
skills, and nature activities. This position requires applicants
be at least 16 years old. Preference given to applicants with
demonstrated skills and/or interest working with children, and
previous camp experience. Current first aid and CPR is required.
Camp Aide positions range from 3 to 8 weeks, and all are required
to attend pre-camp staff orientation. Salary: $1,000 (for season)
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Assistant
Unit Leaders (3): are
responsible for assisting in the day to day supervision of program
and staff. Assistant Program Managers provide mentoring and guidance
to staff and campers, and act in the role of counselor or program
staff during absences. Applicant must be 21 years of age or older,
and possess current CPR and First Aid certification. Salary:
$7,508.00
Waterfront Specialist: provides
instruction and supervision to campers during swim and boating
lessons. The Waterfront Specialist assists the Program Manager
in monitoring skill levels of campers and managing supplies and
equipment. This position also provides supervision to campers
during the pre-camp program and may also provide supervision
to campers in the locker room. Minimum age of 18, and current
Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid required. Wage:
$11.06/hour
Lifeguard: This position provides look out support to the swim lesson and boating programs. Lifeguards coordinate with the Waterfront Specialist to provide supervision and program to campers during all aquatic activities. This
position also provides supervision to campers during the pre-camp
program. Minimum age 18. Current Life Guard, first aid and CPR
certification required.. Wage:
$11.06/hour
Creative
Arts Counselor: is
responsible for planning and instructing
arts & crafts, drama and music activities
for campers. Duties include coordinating
with camp staff in developing program, maintaining
program supplies and inventory, and assisting
with camper supervision and participating
in weekly staff meetings. Applicants should
have experience working with children and
in planning and teaching the creative arts.
Minimum age 18, current first aid and CPR
required. Wage: $11.06/hour
Nature/Outdoor Living Skills Counselor: is responsible
for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education and outdoor living
skills activities. Duties include coordinating with staff to develop
camp programs, maintaining supplies and inventory, assisting with camper
supervision and participating in weekly staff meetings. Applicants should
have experience working with children and in planning and instructing
nature and OLS activities. Minimum age 18, current first aid and CPR
required. Wage: $11.06/hour
Caterpillar
Counselor (4): works
with campers ages 4-5, and is responsible for
the minute to minute supervision of campers.
Counselors are assigned groups of 6 campers,
and work with this group planning activities
such as indoor and outdoor games, crafts, nature
activities and quite story and rest time. Counselors
will assist campers in community building, to
practice peaceful conflict resolution skills
and in decision making. Counselors will be required
to participate in swim lessons, boating, and
all of the activities that are a part of the
Caterpillar program. Applicants must have previous
experience working with pre-school children.
Minimum age 18, current first aid and CPR certification
required. Wage:
$11.06/hour
Trail
Starter Counselor (8):works
with campers ages 6-7, and is responsible for
the minute to minute supervision
of campers. Counselors are assigned groups
of 8 campers, and work with this group planning
activities such as outdoor and cooperative
games,
crafts, nature and outdoor living skills
activities. Counselors will assist campers
in community building, to practice peaceful
conflict resolution
skills and in decision making. Counselors
will be required to participate in daily swim
lessons, boating, archery, and all of the activities
that
are a part of the Trail Starter program.
Applicants must have previous experience working
with School Age Children. Minimum age 18, current
first aid and CPR required. Wage:
$11.06/hour
Trail
Seeker Counselor (8): works
with campers ages 8-9, and is responsible
for the minute to minute supervision
of campers.
Counselors are assigned groups
of 8 campers, and work with this
group planning activities
such as crafts, nature, outdoor
and group initiative games, outdoor
living skills and archery. Counselors
will assist campers in community
building,
to practice peaceful conflict resolution
skills and in decision making. Counselors
will be
required to participate in daily
swim lessons, canoeing, kayaking,
and indoor rock climbing.
Applicants must have experience
working with School Age children.
Minimum age 18, first
aid and CPR certification required. Wage:
$11.06/hour
Outdoor Adventure Counselor (3): works
with children ages10-13, and is responsible for the minute to minute
supervision of campers. Counselors are assigned a group of 10 campers,
and work with this group planning activities such as crafts, nature,
outdoor and group initiative games, outdoor living skills, archery and
off site trips. Counselors will assist campers in community building,
to practice peaceful conflict resolution skills and in decision making.
Counselors will be required to participate in daily swim lessons, canoeing,
kayaking, indoor rock climbing and off site trips. Outdoor Adventure
Counselors also plan and implement special interest programming with
campers that include activities such as fine art, skate boarding, day
hiking, bike riding and other more skill based activities. Applicants
must have experience working with older School Age Children, and have
experience in one of the special interest program areas. Minimum age
18, current first aid and CPR required. Wage:
$11.06/hour
Before and After Camp Counselors (4): part
time positions working with all ages
of children at camp. Counselors provide
minute to minute supervision of children
participating in the before or after
camp program. Counselors plan and implement
less structured activities including
table games, outdoor games, and craft
projects. Counselors will assist parents
in checking campers into and out of
camp program, and will assist campers
in community building, to practice
peaceful conflict resolution skills
and in decision making. May be combined
with other part time positions to increase
hours. Applicants must have experience
working with children. Minimum age
18, first aid and CPR certification
required.. Before Camp Program Schedule
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. After Camp Program
Schedule 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wage:
$11.06
hour
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| Rural
Alaska Program & Jobs |
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Great
summer opportunity with Camp Fire to serve Alaska's kids and
engage rural communities! Travel to communities throughout
the state from the Aleutians to the Arctic Circle bringing
programs
that focus on community engagement from youth to elders, outdoor
recreation, and healthy life choices.
Staff teams provide two, three, or four-week long travelling day
camp programs to rural communities. Primary duties include, developing
and implementing quality youth and community programs. Activities
may include swimming, cold water safety, hiking, biking, outdoor
education, arts and crafts, group games, team building, cooking,
and sports. Other components of the program include evening activities
focused on teen and elder involvement including potlucks, camp
fires with storytelling, camp outs, and more!
Staff must be comfortable travelling in small aircraft and living
un-plugged in remote areas for extended periods of time. Cultural
sensitivity and experience working with at- risk or underserved
youth preferred. As swimming and cold water safety are important
components of this program, current or past lifeguard, swim instructor
or swift water experience preferred or may be required. BA/BS in
community development, education, or outdoor recreation preferred.
Minimum age of applicants is 21. Current First Aid and CPR required.
2012
Openings:
Senior
Program Staff: will create and implement program, form
community relationships, facilitate activities, and use advanced
problem solving and decision making skills when needed. He/she
will be primarily responsible for weekly check-ins with supervisors,
required paperwork, and all other logistics involved in implementing
program. Salary: $375-$425/week
Program Staff: will assist the senior staff in the creation and
implementation of program, facilitate activities, assist with
paperwork, build community relations, and help problem solve
when necessary. Salary: $325-$350/week
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