To apply for any of the positions listed below, please email cover letter and resume to Greta Faworski at gretaf@bgckzoo.org.
Drama/Music/Fine Arts Instructors – Summer Arts Academy
Currently hiring instructors to teach Drama, Music, and Fine Arts to 6 – 11 year olds. Responsibilities include developing and implementing daily lessons for Summer Arts Academy, supervising youth, serving as a positive role model, and ensuring a safe environment. Requires experience working with youth/diverse populations. Also requires knowledge of and experience with specific art medium. Summer Arts Academy runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Position begins June 11th with a week of training and ends August 17th. Candidates must be able to work the entire summer. Arts Academy staff members may have the opportunity to continue employment during the 2012-2013 school year.
Youth Development Professional – General Recreation
Currently hiring for immediate openings and Summer 2012!
Responsibilities include running activities, supervising youth, implementing programs, and ensuring a fun, safe environment. Excellent opportunity for an individual who wishes to teach recreation or physical education to community youth of all backgrounds. Requires experience working with youth/diverse populations. Summer positions begin June 11th with a week of training and end August 17th. Staff may have the opportunity to continue employment during the 2012-2013 school year.
Assistant Camp Director
Responsibilities include assisting Camp Director with daily operation of the Boys & Girls Clubs overnight camp, including supervision of staff, program delivery, and serving as Assistant Health Officer. Requires previous leadership positions in a camp environment and experience working with youth/diverse populations. Camp sessions begin on Tuesday mornings and end on Friday afternoon, allowing for a 3 ½ day weekend. Candidates must be able to work all 8 sessions. Position starts June 11th with a week of training and ends August 17th.
Residential Camp Counselors
Several positions open at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo overnight summer camp in Hastings, MI. Responsibilities include running programs and activities in a camp setting, supervising a cabin of up to 8 youth (ages 8-13), serving as a positive role model, and ensuring a fun, safe environment. Requires experience working with youth/diverse populations. Previous camp experience is preferred, but not required. Camp sessions begin on Tuesday mornings and end on Friday afternoon, allowing for a 3 ½ day weekend. Candidates must be able to work all 8 sessions. Position starts June 11th with a week of training and ends August 17th.