What We Look For In Our Staff

Successful staff at Sherwood Forest Camp are people who are good role models. They like working with children in an outdoor environment, are energetic, creative, possess good problem solving skills, are open-minded, appreciative of diversity, and respectful of others.

In addition, our staff are responsible, honest and trustworthy people. They have the ability to put children's needs first and can live by a set of principles and policies that help to ensure the safety and well being of every member of our community.

THE SCREENING PROCESS

Prospective staff members are required to submit an application and letters of reference. All candidates are interviewed, either in person or by telephone. All U.S candidates must undergo child abuse and neglect screenings/criminal background checks or submit a voluntary disclosure statement.

Camp Site & Facilities

Sherwood Forest Camp is located on 487 acres of wooded and rugged hills and valleys. Our facilities are "rustic" with only the basic amenities. The roads are unpaved gravel and the paths are rocky. Our buildings are well ventilated but not air-conditioned. We walk everywhere we go at camp so staff members must be able to maintain a high level of physical activity.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Outdoor Education Program Description

HOUSING

All staff members will be assigned to a village. They live in cabins, either with staff members or with campers. All cabins have electricity; one village has cabins with bathrooms, the other villages have a central wash-house. All bathroom facilities have hot water.

MEALS

We serve three meals and a light snack every day. Meals are served family style and staff members are expected to eat their meals with the campers. Vegetarian alternatives are offered.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation between the office in St. Louis and camp is available at the beginning and end of each of session for those staff members who require it. Staff members are also welcome to drive their own cars to camp.

GROUP LEADER/INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

An understanding of children and the ability to provide safe and proper care

An appreciation of nature and the outdoors

The ability to work long hours in a flexible, cooperative environment

The ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment

The ability to quickly learn and teach a wide variety of outdoor activities

RESPONSIBLE TO: Outdoor Education Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

A Group Leader/Instructor in the Outdoor Education program at Sherwood Forest Camp lives, plays, works and plans with their campers. Applicants should understand that working with children in a residential camping environment is a demanding responsibility, encompassing all aspects of camp life. Group Leader/Instructors are responsible for supervision, guidance, instruction and role modeling for their campers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Live with, supervise, guide program-planning process and participate in all activities of the cabin group. Instruct cabin group in a variety of program areas: Tango Tower, orienteering, pioneer skills, nature hike, archery, team challenge course, and group initiatives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Live with and supervise a cabin group

Act as a positive role model for your campers at all times

Set up and teach program activities with the cabin group

During training, become proficient as an instructor in each camp activity

Provide for the welfare of your campers

Help plan, set up and run large group activities

Help coordinate trips and drive camp vans if eligible

Help lead campfires and other evening programs

Administer snack Help with general site preparation and clean-up

Other duties that may be assigned by the Outdoor Education Coordinator or Camp Director

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