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We are currently seeking applicants for the following position: Part Time Summer Camp RN and  Scroll down for details!

Part Time Summer Camp RN

Camp Geronimo offers the opportunity to work outside with children ages 6-12 with a variety of disabilities. The camp is located at 360 Locust Grove Road West Chester, PA 19382. The camp is run in and around a fully accessible barn. Camp Geronimo is a day camp running 6 weeks during the dates listed below, Monday to Friday and the hours are 8:30 to 2:30. Our nurse maintains the safety of our 16 weekly campers and their counselors. The job requires that you enjoy working with children, are willing to work outside and near animals, and commit to being available on any day(s) camp is in session.

Candidate must participate in approximately 8 hours of paid training.

The candidate for this job will:

  • Dispense medication to campers as needed
  • Provide consultation and first aid as needed during camp day
  • Help campers with toileting/ADLs as needed
  • Be an RN hold a PA RN degree, holing a PA Lic or Compact Lic
  • Have experience with children in a school/camp setting preferred but not required
  • Be skilled in medication distribution
  • Have current CPR certification
  • Pass all required clearances and background checks
  • Be fully COVID vaccinated
  • Ability to verbally communicate and work with youth with social skill and some physical challenges
  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency and possess strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of campers
  • Endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking, and the ability to lift 50 pounds

2024 summer camp weeks are:

June 17 – June 21

June 24 – June 28

July 8 – July 12

July 15 – July 19

July 29 – August 2

August 5 – August 9

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday 9am-2pm
  • No weekends

Salary: $40 per hour

Medical specialties:

  • Pediatrics

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • RN (Required)
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)

To apply, email a letter of interest, two references and your resume to [email protected] or visit Indeed. 

 

Volunteer Camp Counselor

Camp Geronimo is a summer day camp for children ages 6-12 with disabilities located on a 17-acre farm in West Chester, PA in and around a barn that is wheelchair accessible.  Up to 16 children per week are paired with their own counselor (you!) providing them with one-on-one support.  Animal-assisted and nature-based activities are a unique aspect of camp and allow children to work on individual goals in a safe and secure environment. We are seeking to fill 8 positions.

Selected candidates for these positions will:

  • Assist the Camp Director and Assistant Director in the execution of daily camp activities
  • Ensure the safety of assigned camper, providing one-to-one supervision at all times
  • Assist assigned camper in achieving individual goals throughout each day, actively engaging in camp activities with camper
  • Maintain the highest level of safety for all campers, staff, and animals
  • Maintain a clean and organized camp setting including but not limited to (loft, picnic area, bathrooms, and supply room)
  • With direction from the Camp Director/Assistant Director, assist with the set up and break down of all activities; beginning of day and end of day tasks; communication of daily activity plans and participation to parents/guardians.
  • Assist other camp counselors with their questions and concerns and use previous work experience to troubleshoot issues that arise
  • Follow directions and fulfill requests from Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director

Qualifications:

  • Must be comfortable working with children with various disabilities and working with animals
  • Must be flexible, open to new learning and maintain a positive attitude
  • Must actively participate in mandatory training sessions offered on a Saturday or Sunday prior to the start of Camp
  • Must submit a completed application, resume and 2 references
  • Must have completed PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearance.
  • Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

2024 summer camp weeks are:

June 17 – June 21

June 24 – June 28

July 8 – July 12

July 15 – July 19

July 29 – August 2

August 5 – August 9

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday 8am-2:30pm
  • No weekends

To apply, email a letter of interest, two references and your resume to [email protected]

 

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is an EOE + ADA compliant organization.