Job Description

One of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have in your life. A Summer at Tamarack is more than just a Summer Job, it is an opportunity to reach your full potential while helping others reach theirs. If you are a high school senior, college age or teacher with available summers and want to work with children ages 3-15, our camp is the place to be. We are currently looking for a NATURE SPECIALIST to teach our campers about the outdoors, identifying plants, nature walks, and other amazing things! Essential Job Responsibilities: Ensure safety of campers and team members in and out of the fencing area Enforce all fencing rules and regulations Daily supervision of the skateboarding area Group supervision of campers with attention to behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development Daily fencing instruction to campers between the ages of 6 and 15 with different ability levels Use effective management skills to lead the activity and effectively create an inclusive and fun environment Motivate campers by creating fun for them in your activity (i.e. songs, games, cheers, etc.) Encourage creativity and critical thinking Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and Counselors; collaborate on daily responsibilities Serve as a positive role model to campers Able to work outside, upright and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community Reports directly to and takes direction from the Creative Division Head. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Tamarack Day Camp offers LOTS OF FUN for staff, including staff parties and outings. Come work with us to make a difference working with today's youth. Tamarack Day Camp is located in Randolph Township. Our campers and staff join us from: Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Montclair, Verona, Montville, West Orange, Parsippany, Pine Brook, Roseland, Short Hills, South Orange, Kinnelon, Franklin Lakes, Wayne, Rockaway, Mine Hill, Budd Lake, Denville, Flanders, Hackettstown, Kenvil, Landing, Ledgewood, Long Valley, Morristown, Newton, Randolph, Succasunna, Roxbury, Summit, Chatham, Chester, Florham Park, Madison, Mendham, Morris Plains, Whippany (IN MANY CASES WE CAN ARRANGE TO TRANSPORT YOU TO AND FROM CAMP - AND EVEN MAKE MORE MONEY AS A BUS COUNSELOR) Camp 2025 Dates: June 23 - August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:15pm) No Camp July 4th.

MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL 8 WEEKS!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Job Questions: Will you be available all 39 days of the camp season? 2025 Camp Season is June 23rd-August 15th (No Camp July 4th) Will you be living in New Jersey over the Summer (June, July and August)? AEG

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Outdoor, Monday to Friday,

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