Summer Day Camp Aftercare Leader

Summer Day Camp Aftercare LeaderGorman Heritage Farm is a non-profit, educational, working farm with a mission to build healthy communities through farm based education and experiences about food, sustainable agriculture and the natural world.

Summer Day Camp Aftercare Leaders supervise campers ages 5-13 for several hours after the camp day ends. Aftercare Leaders work in a 2-person team to extend the camp day and create memorable experiences for a group of up to 15 campers through activities such as hands-on nature and garden exploration, interactions with farm animals, games, and crafts. Learn group management and communication skills that translate to every profession, make a difference in the lives of local children, and enjoy a fun summer on a beautiful historic farm in the heart of Cincinnati!

 Primary Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Aftercare Leaders work as a team to supervise a group of campers aged 5-13 for up to 4 hours at the end of the camp day while ensuring campers’ safety and wellbeing during activities
• Aftercare Leaders follow a flexible structured weekly schedule for activities, with ability  to adjust activities and propose new activities based on the weather and group interests
• Aftercare Leaders keep campers engaged and take an active role in all activities
• Aftercare Leaders will conduct camper pick-up at the end of aftercare, adhering to Gorman Heritage Farm’s camper pick-up procedures and checking IDs of all adults picking up campers
• Aftercare Leaders communicate professionally over the phone and in person with adults during camper pick-up
• Work with other camp staff to keep camp activity areas tidy
• Attend scheduled trainings and meetings

Qualifications and Experience of a Successful Aftercare Leader:

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age (required) or 18 years of age (preferred).
• Strong desire to work with children and create camp magic!
• An ability to plan programs, conduct activities safely, and work on a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, creativity, open-mindedness, and flexibility.
• Interest in environmental education, agriculture, sustainability, gardening, animal care, cooking, arts and crafts.
• Aftercare Leaders must be able to interact appropriately with and model professional behavior for campers and fellow staff in a variety of situations using positive behavior-management techniques, including: enthusiasm, a positive attitude, patience, sensitivity, a sense of humor, and self-control.