Summer Instructor, Counselor in Training (CIT) Program

Company: Galileo Learning
Location: Glenview
Posted on: March 20, 2020

Job Description:

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?In the Counselor in Training (CIT) Specialist role, youll 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 Specialists 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. Learn more about this role and working at Galileo in our jobs video gallery.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 GALILEOGalileos mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. We know its bold. We also know that wecant achieve it without asking staff to be role models of an innovators mindsetvisionary, courageous, collaborative,determined and reflective. Its not always easy. Camp staffers work hard. Very hard. You can expect days in which theres a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it. But part of what makes our culture great is that no one is too proud tocomplete any task that needs doing. Our camp staffers bring camp magic to lifefor campers, and for themselves.This isnt your average summer recreation gig. Galileans are expected to take ownership of their own performance andmake this place better every day. People with a can-do attitude thrive here and those with a victim mentality don''t. Wemanage to keep this level of performance expectation high in a relaxed environment; we take our work, not ourselves,seriously.Being a Galilean means jumping into action to bring camp magic to life. Depending on the day, that could mean creating a gorgeous sign that highlights the Galileo Innovation Approach, donning a tutu for a skit, or playing a board game with two campers to build connection. Galileans know what it means to be a vital part of a team. Galileans want to grow.Galileans like to have fun at work. Galileans love sharing inand helping to createjoyful experiences. After all, we run summer camps. You get the point.WHAT YOULL GETPurposeful work in a playful, supportive environment. Plus, youll join a lifelong community that stands for innovation, credibility, and expertise. Were a certified B Corporation that is ranked #1 on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area, were named one of Forbes Best Small Companies and a Top 100 Impact Company, and are authentically committed to inclusion and equity company-widewhich includes joyfully upholding a robustfinancial assistance program.Position DescriptionSHARED VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS Serve as an ambassador of Galileo, demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner and acting as a role model of the Galileo Innovators Mindset Commit to building a safe, child-focused community Demonstrate professionalism and accountability Take initiative to analyze and solve problems Treat others with courtesy and respect Respond to camper, family member and colleague needs Strengthen our relationship with host site by upholding facility policies and embracing host site employees as partners Maintain a high standard of ethics, integrity and confidentialityREQUIREMENTS Commitment to educational programming for children Flexibility to meet changing work needs and demands Ability to work collaboratively on a high-functioning team Openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately Strong organization skills and attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly, maturely and compassionately with families Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm all day, every day, for the duration of the summerEXPERIENCE & 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 An independent self-starter who knows how to seek help when neededESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Review curriculum prior to staff training; read and learn curriculum prior to the start of camp. 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 Maintain safe environments for all campersADDITIONAL DUTIES Work closely with the staff team to ensure that CIT participation and service to camp is supportive of their daily responsibilities Set, work toward, and achieve measurable professional development goals Support camper check-in and check-out processes Provide excellent customer service to families by communicating with them on a daily basis about their campers experience Assist with daily setup and cleanup of camp Contribute to and participate in daily opening and closing ceremonies, all-camp activities, and snack & lunch supervision and programmingWORK HOURS AND DATESThe camp environment is demanding, requiring consistent dedication and work ethic from each staff member. Depending on the time of summer or the specific week or 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 this environment, both professionally and personally.General Camp Staff Hours Information: 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 Before setup days begin, complete between 2-12 hours of online training 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. On the last day of camp all staff stay on site until cleanup is complete, which could be up to 6pm at the earliestPosition-Specific Hours Information: The camp day runs, on average, 8 hours for CIT Specialists. CIT Specialists'' typical schedule is from 7:45am-4:15pm.COMPENSATION AND PERKSWe are committed to competitively compensating staff. Regarding compensation: CIT Specialists are compensated at a regular hourly rate of $13.50-20.00 per hour, highly dependent on work location and education level Staff will be compensated at a different hourly rate (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 positions and do not include health benefits or paid vacation time Overtime will be paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate in accordance with state and federal requirements Payroll is processed weekly; payments will be issued and paystubs made available the Friday after each camp week Free and/or significant camp discounts (exact details contingent on location)SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED General supervision, ongoing observation and evaluation is provided by your Camp Director.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, kneelingby Jobble

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