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JOB
DESCRIPTION
The following lists
represent the minimum standards that must be met by staff applicants
before being accepted as members of the Camp Carefree community. It is
expected that these will be the building blocks of a firm foundation for
continued personal and professional growth. Additionally,
all required paperwork must be completed and returned
prior to coming to camp (volunteer and paid staff alike). This should be
done by June 15th at the latest. |
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QUALIFICATIONS |
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A genuine liking
for children and life in the outdoors. |
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Good moral
character, integrity and emotional maturity. |
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Have and maintain
good health and vitality during the full three weeks of camp. |
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Enthusiasm, sense
of humor, patience and self-control. |
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Ability to
consistently place the needs of the campers and the camp above
personal desires. |
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Ability to clearly
communicate, actively listen and relate to campers and peers. |
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Specialized
knowledge and skill in one or more camp program areas. |
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Ability to
organize and conduct specific activities with campers in small and
large group situations. |
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Ability to accept
supervision and guidance. |
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Willingness to
learn more about leadership skills, camping skills, diabetes and child
development. |
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RESPONSIBLE TO |
Camp Director |
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES |
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To work as a
member of a team committed to the mission of Camp Carefree, which is:
…to provide a
fun-filled, educational camping experience for children with diabetes
that will help them to develop and maintain active, healthy
lifestyles. |
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Understand, accept
and interpret the mission of Camp Carefree. |
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Understand and
accept your role at camp, and do your part at all times. |
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Channel concerns
to appropriate persons. |
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Offer suggestions
to solve problems rather than merely issue complaints. |
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Ensure a safe
environment (both mental and physical) for campers and staff. |
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Develop skills and
attitudes so as to do the best possible job. |
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Be willing to
learn as much about diabetes as possible, knowing you will never
master it all. |
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Make periodic
evaluations and reports. |
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Be ready to
actively assist and cooperate in an emergency situation immediately. |
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
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Ability to
communicate and work with campers from age 7-16 at all skill levels
and provide necessary instruction. |
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Ability to
interpret principles of diabetic management to campers with individual
needs. |
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Abilities to
observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce
appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply
appropriate behavior-management techniques. |
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Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond
to environmental and other hazards/situations related to the activity. |
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Ability to meet
the daily physical challenges of camp life, from activity assignments
to coping with potential emergency situations. |
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Ability to adapt,
improvise, and overcome in potentially stressful situations. |
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