Summer Zoo Camp After-Care Assistant

The San Francisco Zoological Society ("Society") is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens ("Zoo").  The Society's mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 C's: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it.  The Society's leadership team is comprised of a President & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums ("AZA"). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.

SUMMARY: The candidate in this position will support the mission of the San Francisco Zoo by inspiring our youngest guests to connect, care and conserve through the popular summer Conservation Camp program. Zoo Camp is a daytime program that serves children Grades Kinder- 8^th Grade. The primary responsibility of the Zoo Camp After-Care Assistant is to provide a fun and safe experience for Zoo Camp participants enrolled in evening extended care.  An ideal candidate is creative, enthusiastic, independent and has a strong interest in working with children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises Zoo Camp extended care participants.
• Prepares and organizes materials needed for the program.
• Facilitates educational games and activities for a variety of age groups.
• Works effectively as a member of a diverse team.
• Ensures an efficient and safe camper pick-up process.
• Assists with communication between daytime camp staff and caregivers at pick-up.
• Provides excellent customer service during interactions with Zoo Camp families.
• Maintains a clean and organized After-Care area.
• Communicates caregiver concerns to the Zoo Camp management in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and core values of the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Ensures the safety of campers, staff and guests at all times.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMITMENT

• Ability to work part-time (2:15pm-5:15pm), Monday through Friday, for the entire camp season from June 17^th to August 9^th.

          EDUCATION: 

• High School diploma and pursuing a degree in an education or science related field; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Some experience working with children in a formal or informal setting (teaching, babysitting, camp, tutoring, coaching, lessons, etc.)
• Comfort with delivering information to groups of children.

• Experience with behavior management and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a semi-structured environment with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, and physical abilities.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (training will be provided, if not already certified)
• Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, squat, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands for grasping, fine work and assembly, reaching, kneeling, or twisting.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to push/pull, crawl, taste, or smell.  The employee must frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 

Salary: $20.00/hour

Note: After-Care Assistants are expected to work all assigned weeks unless specific days off are approved by the Education & Engagement Manager prior to employment.

Summer Zoo Camp will run Monday through Friday from June 17^th through August 9^th, 2024.  Training will take place the week of June 5^th through June 14^rd. This is a part-time position; hours are 2:15pm - 5:15pm, but flexibility is appreciated. Note: No Zoo Camp the week of July 4^th.

APPLICATION:  Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org.  Please attach a cover letter with your resume.