- Camp Staff (4): Develop the theme, pre-camp materials and calendar. Run daily activities, set-up and clean-up. Supports Program Director and Delegate Leaders.
- Lead and coordinate youth programs, camps, or activity sessions ensuring they are engaging, educational, and fun.
- Supervise youth during activities, always ensuring safety and positive behavior management.
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, games, and group activities that promote childhood development and teamwork.
- Implement first aid protocols promptly when necessary; maintain safety standards including CPR and AED operation.
- Foster a welcoming environment by building strong relationships with participants, parents, and team members.
- Manage classroom or activity space organization; ensure all equipment is safe and properly maintained.
- Collaborate with team members to plan indoor/outdoor activities, excursions, or other specialized activities that enhance youth engagement.
- Proven experience in classroom management, behavior management, or childcare settings.
- Certification in first aid, CPR, AED operation; knowledge of first aid protocols and/or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience working with children of various age groups; background in special education or childhood development is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and supervise youth effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for working with children, parents, and team members.
- Ability to facilitate youth group activities such as sports coaching, theater arts, or outdoor adventures.
- Knowledge of youth development programs and experience in teaching is highly desirable.
- Outdoor work experience preferred for supervising field trips or outdoor activities safely.
- Complete CISV's Staff-Leader Application, pass a background check, references, and interview.
- Complete CISV online Child Safeguarding training.
- Attend the required NLT training June 4 - 6, more information can be found on our website.
- Live on site for the full duration of camp program, July 9-July 31, 2027.
- Please plan to arrive two days prior to the start of camp in order to make preparations for camp and train leaders.
- Preferred: experience with youth or camp programs, First Aid/CPR training, valid driver's license.
- Staff from USA: Honoraria: $800 each Staff, paid after final paperwork is submitted at the conclusion of camp.
- Staff from outside of the USA: travel expenses paid by the camp.
- Room and meals during camp.
- Travel to in-person NLT training reimbursed.
- Fill out the Staff Application Form
- Email your resume, cover letter, and application form to smokymtncisv.president@gmail.com