Dance Specialist - California Summer Camp
Camp Mendocino is a residential summer camp located in Northern California. All Camp Employees are expected to live, sleep and work at Camp from June 11 th to August 6th. Camp Mendocino provides meals and lodging for the duration of the employment period.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) is dedicated to providing children and teens with safe, fun places to learn and grow, with professional staff to offer support and guidance, serving as caring mentors and role models. One aspect of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco's programs is Camp Mendocino our residential summer camp. Camp Mendocino is a nationally recognized program where staff members work with youth ages eight to 17 of all backgrounds to help them gain the qualities and skills needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. The camp is located four hours north of San Francisco and spread over 2,000 acres. We provide transportation between San Francisco and Camp at the start and end of the summer.
We offer a wide range of activities at Camp including: swimming, a three-part challenge course, mountain biking, archery, dance and drama, arts and crafts, environmental education, sports, overnight camping, and much more!
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Dance Specialist provides fun, engaging, and age appropriate activities for campers. This position provides age appropriate dance lessons, choreography lessons, and activities to campers. The Dance Specialist organizes lessons plans, dance parties, flash mobs, dance offs, and other related dance actives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate high level dance programing for all genders and age groups
Introduce a wide variety of dance disciplines to campers and staff
Plan and implement lesson plans in coordination with Program Managers
Engage youth in challenging and fun activities
Foster character development consistent with BGCSF philosophy
Participate and organize in all camp activities, such as: talent shows, camp fires, and flagpole
When not running programming engage with assigned tribe, assume all responsibilities of a Counselor, including overnight supervision of youth in cabins
Must engage campers with a positive attitude, including participating in cheers, talent shows, and overnights
Other duties as specified by direct supervisor
Required Experience:
Experience providing youth instruction in a multitude of dance disciplines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and campers
Ability to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:
Experience working with youth in an overnight camp setting
Experience working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances