Campus Recreation Services is seeking enthusiastic individuals with experience working with children ages 6 to 12 for the following TERP Quest Summer Day Camp positions:

CAMP COUNSELOR
Guide a group through their daily camp experience.  Specific duties: monitor the health and safety of campers and supervise campers as they move through scheduled daily activities; organize and lead games and activities; promote safe participation and exploration; enforce camp rules and manage behavior problems; prepare facilities for daily activities and cleanup facilities at day’s end; assist with planning of weekly and daily activities and camp program evaluation; supervise extended care activities as scheduled.

Qualifications: Candidates must be at least 18 years old and working toward or have completed a bachelor’s degree (majors in education, recreation, or early childhood education are preferred); must have work or volunteer experience working with children ages 6 to 12 (working with children in a camp or recreational setting is preferred); demonstrated enthusiasm for helping children explore participation in varied recreational activities and an ability to relate to children of diverse backgrounds; demonstrated reliability and work ethic.  Note: Successful candidates must submit to fingerprinting and a state/federal criminal background check.

Wages & Hours: $10.00/hour; 35-40 hours/week, hours will vary between 7:00am and 6pm, Monday-Friday, June 30 - August 8, 2008.  One evening: TBA

To Apply: Go to the TERP Quest Online Application or the Campus Recreation Services (Student Employment) and complete/submit the online application form by March 24, 2008. Interviews will be held on campus March 26th & March 27th.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Manages the day-to-day operation of the TERP Quest Summer Day Camp program and assists the Camp Director with administration of all aspects of the program.

Specific duties: monitor the health and safety of campers, supervise the daily schedule of camp activities and camp staff, act as the initial point of contact for parents, coordinate special events and field trips, insure proper record-keeping, handle cases of child illness or discipline, update daily section of the website, and assist the camp director with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Candidates must be at least 21 years old; have a bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, early childhood, or related field; experience teaching children between the ages of 6 and 12; and experience working in a camp setting.  Experience as a camp counselor is preferred. Additional qualifications include: demonstrated enthusiasm for helping children explore new things, supervisory experience with children in an activity or educational program, ability to work with Microsoft Office and web-based applications, strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated reliability and work ethic.  Note: The successful candidate must submit to fingerprinting and a state/federal criminal background check.

Wages & Hours: $15/hour; 40 hours/week during the day Monday-Friday, July 7 - August 8, 2008.  One evening: TBA.

To Apply: Submit letter of application, résumé, and the names and phone numbers of at least 2 professional references as email attachments to mmires@umd.edu by March 24, 2008. Interviews will be held on campus March 26th & March 27th.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SPECIALIST:

Overall responsibility for the operation of the Arts and Crafts Program within the TERP Quest Day Camp in cooperation with the Assistant Camp Director and Camp Director. Responsible for the planning, organizing, and implementation of daily craft activities for all ages as well as projects of higher organization.

This position requires compliance with department regulations and state certifications.  Position must maintain communication with staff, participants and the Camp Director.  Position requires assistance in general maintenance of assigned area, safety and security of participants.  Other duties as required. 

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will be working in an Elementary School setting as an art instructor and are working towards or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Art or Art Education; must have work or volunteer experience working with children ages 6 to 12 (working with children in an art education setting is preferred); demonstrated enthusiasm for helping children explore participation utilizing a variety of artistic mediums and forms. Must possess the ability to relate to children of diverse backgrounds; demonstrated reliability and work ethic.  Note: Successful candidates must submit to fingerprinting and a state/federal criminal background check.

Wages & Hours: $10.00 - $15.00 hour depending on experience; 20-30 hours/week, hours will vary between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, July 7 - August 8, 2008.  One evening: July 5, 6-9pm.

To Apply: Go to the TERP Quest Online Application or the Campus Recreation Services (Student Employment) and complete/submit the online application form by March 24, 2008. Interviews will be held on campus March 26th & March 27th.