Lead Summer Instructor, Youth Leadership
Company: Galileo Learning
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Program/Location : LocationUS-CA-Pleasanton -Passionate about
working with and having an impact on teens and young adults?
Believe the world needs innovators? Ready to have a career-defining
summer? Have a love for youth leadership, team-building or
education?Summer Instructors will have the unique opportunity to
participate in the development of our exciting new Counselor in
Training (CIT) program. In this role, you will support this program
to provide widely applicable leadership skills and camp-specific
job training to young adults from 7th -10th grade. CIT Instructors
will interact deeply with their curriculum - planning ahead,
reflecting daily, viewing improvements as opportunities, and
providing feedback for the further development of the CIT program.
-We value having divergent thinkers who bring various experiences
and viewpoints to the table at Galileo. We strongly encourage
members of underrepresented groups to apply.ABOUT GALILEOGalileo
Learning brings best-in-class educational programs to tens of
thousands of kids each year through almost 100 in-person summer day
camps across the country. We believe that the world needs
innovators and that innovation can be taught. We think kids who
learn to explore and who are willing to tackle challenges despite
their fears are happier, more creative, and more confident. And we
think kids with these skills are more likely to change our world
and be the masters of their own.We also know that we can't achieve
our mission without staff who are role models of innovation -
visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined and reflective.
It's not always easy, and our camp staff work hard. But part of
what makes our camps great is our staff's commitment to sharing in
and bringing camp magic to life-for campers, and for themselves,
whether that looks like donning a chicken hat for a skit, or
playing a board game with two campers to build connection.
Galileans take ownership of their own performance to make this
place better every day. They grow a ton, and have fun while doing
it. Check out our jobs videos for more about this role and working
at Galileo.WHAT YOU'LL GET -Professional growth and purposeful work
in a playful, supportive environment. Plus, you'll join a lifelong
community that stands for innovation, expertise and joy. We have
been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for twelve years
running, were named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, a Top 100
Real Impact Company, a Diversity Jobs Top Employer and are
authentically committed to diversity, equity and inclusion -which
includes upholding a robust financial assistance program.Position
DescriptionESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare for and deliver Galileo curriculum daily to groups of
up to 15 CITs
- Implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to
improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers,
and capturing feedback to share with curriculum developers
- Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly
assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual CITs
- Work closely with the staff team to ensure that CIT
participation and service to camp is supportive of their daily
responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to families by communicating
with them on a daily basis about their camper's experience
- Contribute to and participate in check-in and check-out, daily
opening and closing ceremonies, all-camp activities, and snack &
lunch supervision and programming
- Assist with daily setup and cleanup of camp
- Maintain safe environments for all campers
- CIT Instructors will report to the Camp Director and receive
professional development and ongoing coachingREQUIREMENTS
- Genuine love and interest in working with children and/or
education
- Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of
energy and exceptional enthusiasm each day
- Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing
multiple tasks efficiently -
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team, with an openness to
feedback and a desire to grow professionally
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- A great communicator with families and guardians -
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by start of camp to
ensure staff and campers are as safe and healthy as possible and to
comply with enhanced health and safety protocols - -
- Note: Galileo Learning does not sponsor for employment based
visas for this position for Summer 2022.
- Note: Galileo Learning does not provide housing or relocation
assistance.EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION -
- College degree preferred but not required
- Experience with 7th - 10th graders preferred
- Experience with youth leadership development a plus
- Experience working with kids or in a camp setting a plus -WORK
HOURS AND DATESThe camp day runs, on average, 8 hours for CIT
Instructors, and a typical schedule is from 7:45am-4:15pm.General
Camp Staff Hours:
- Staff may work anytime between 7:30am and 6pm, Monday through
Friday. Number of hours and start/finish time will vary by site,
position and day
- Staff meetings: During regular work hours before or after the
start of programming
- 2-12 hours of online training before camp begins
- Training and setup days: Participate in two mandatory training
and setup days in the days before camp starts
- Camp cleanup: Participate in cleaning and packing up camp for
an additional 1-5 hours in your last week of camp, typically some
additional hours at the end of the day. -The needs of camp and
resulting staff hours may vary. We seek and make offers to staff
who we believe are capable of thriving in a flexible environment,
both professionally and personally.COMPENSATION AND PERKSWe are
committed to competitively compensating staff. Regarding
compensation: -
- Base pay begins at $17.80/hour
- Staff are compensated at a regular hourly rate, with overtime
at 1.5x the hourly rate in accordance with state and federal
requirements. Exact hourly rate is based on location and is
included in the offer letter.
- Staff will be compensated at an hourly training rate for 2-12
hours of online training to be completed before camp, and for 2
days on-site setup/training
- Summer staff positions are temporary, seasonal non-benefited
positions and do not include paid vacation time
- Free weeks of camp and/or significant camp discounts (exact
details contingent on location)PHYSICAL DEMANDS -The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs. -
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a
distance
- Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and
operate equipment
- Frequent sitting -
- Standing, walking, kneeling
Keywords: Galileo Learning, Pleasanton , Lead Summer Instructor, Youth Leadership, Education / Teaching , Pleasanton, California
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