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Iowa Wildlife Camps Assistant Coordinator

University of Iowa
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Dec 27, 2024

Iowa Wildlife Camps Assistant Coordinator

Posting ID 147556
Department UI WILD/College of Education
Jobcode Office Support Associate
Working Title Iowa Wildlife Camps Assistant Coordinator
Details

OVERVIEW


Iowa Wildlife Camps combine conservation education with outdoor activities to offer hands-on learning experiences for kids in grades 1 through 12. Our week-long, project-based camps are designed to ignite curiosity about the natural world and foster environmental stewardship.

To learn more about the types of activities and learning content in Wildlife Camps programs, read camp descriptions on the Iowa Wildlife Camps website:https://wild.education.uiowa.edu/iowa-wildlife-camps



BASIC FUNCTION


To assist with the operations of Iowa Wildlife Camps. Facilitate daily outdoor learning for small groups of campers; assist the Camp Coordinator in leading whole-camp programming including creating schedules, designing learning activities, and supporting individual campers' needs; and communicate with camp families at daily check-in and check-out.



RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Assist in designing daily activities for groups of campers participating in Iowa Wildlife Camps such as activities related to conservation education and outdoor recreation activities.
  • AssisttheCamp Coordinator with managing the care and safety of all campers.
  • Facilitate daily camper check-in and check-out procedures including checking authorized persons' identification and communicating to camper families about daily activities and/or any incidents that occurred during the day.
  • Be self-motivated,energeticandwillingto be flexible in duties and interactions with campers.Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
  • Focus on working as a team with other Camp Instructors, Camp Coordinators, Camp Assistant Coordinators, Bus Drivers, and high school volunteers.
  • Exhibit goodcommunicationskills when meeting with campers, parents/guardians,co-workersand supervisors.
  • Assist the Camp Coordinator and Program Directors with supporting campers' needs and accommodations to program activities.
  • Assist the Camp Coordinator in managing the weekly activity schedule and organizing camp supplies.
  • Take initiative to care for all campers, staff, outdoor classroom spaces, shared supplies and equipment, and the natural habitats and land we explore daily.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


  • Previousexperience working with youth.
  • Interest and experience in the natural world.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Mandatory attendance atstaff training for Iowa Wildlife Camps.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS


  • College major or degree in fields related to environmental education (education, sciences, etc.).
  • University of Iowa student.
  • Certified Waterfront Lifeguard or willingness to obtain waterfront lifeguard certification prior to June 2025.


Applicants that have a current Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements will receive $1.50/hour in addition to base compensation.

Additional responsibilities will include:


  • Drive a school bus daily to safely transport campers to and from Iowa Wildlife Camps program locations.
  • Complete daily safety inspection of the bus.
  • Maintain a clean bus by sweeping, sanitizing seats, and organizing any supplies kept on the bus.
  • Meet DOT safety-sensitive position requirements including required Federal Transit Administration drug and alcohol testing.


WORK HOURS


  • Monday - Friday from7:30 am to 4:15 pm
  • Mandatory Staff Training: June 9- June 13, 2025
  • Camp Sessions: June 16 - August 15 (off on July3 & July 4)

LOCATION

Iowa Wildlife Camps take place primarily at the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) in Solon, Iowa with a few one-week camps located in various state parks and forests.Staff may be hired to work at MNRA, a state park or forest location, or both.


  • MNRA - 2095 Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE Solon, IA
  • Various state parks or forests in Iowa

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS


  • Criminal Background Check upon hire.
  • CPR/AED/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
  • Iowa Wildlife Camps Staff Training.
  • All online trainings required by the University of Iowa Youth Programs Protocol.
  • All online trainings required by University of Iowa Environmental Health and Safety for employees that work outside.

RATE OF PAY

Starting at $16.00/hour
Contact
PHOEBE YETLEY
Phone: 319-467-1183
Email: phoebe-yetley@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions Send a resume to Phoebe Yetley and complete an application by copying and pasting this link to your browser: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVBzGNsVHgHSzvE
Ad Start Date 12/27/2024
Ad End Date 04/25/2025
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