Staff, KidSpirit Youth Programs, College of Health&Human Sciences at Oregon State University

Staff Employment Opportunities

Summer applications are due by APRIL 20, 2009.
Length of employment June 15, 2009 – September 4, 2009

Orientation & Interview Process

Submit employment application via KidSpirit website. Submit any additional application forms to KidSpirit office, 125 Langton Hall (i.e. 2 Background Questionnaires, resume, lesson plans).

Applicants must first attend a mandatory new staff orientation. Orientations are informal session discussing KidSpirit programs, expectations of all staff, job descriptions and staff contract stipulations. Upon completion of a new staff orientation, a supervisor will contact you to set up an interview.

Upcoming Staff Orientations and Trainings for Summer 2009 Employment

New Staff Orientations

Sunday, April 5: 6-9pm: 129 Langton
Monday, April 6: 7-10pm: 129 Langton Hall
Monday, April 13: 7-10pm: 129 Langton Hall
Tuesday, April 14: 6-9pm: 127 Langton Hall
Friday, April 17: 6-9pm: 129 Langton Hall
Tuesday, April 21: 6-9pm: 127 Langton Hall
Thursday, April 23: 6-9pm: 129 Langton Hall

Returning Staff Orientations

Wednesday, April 8: 6-9pm: KidSpirit Office

If you cannot make this orientation, you can attend any of the new staff orientations and there will be a breakout session for returning staff.

Staff Trainings:

If hired, there are four mandatory staff trainings. The training sessions are:

Saturday, May 16th: 1:00 – 6:00pm
Saturday, May 30th: 1:00 – 6:00pm
Sunday, May 31st: 1:00 – 6:00pm
Saturday, June 6th: 1:00 – 6:00pm

Required Certifications

If hired, applicants will need to be certified in CPR (Adult and Child), Standard First Aid and OSU Dixon Recreation Center Rock Climbing certification, PRIOR June 15th.

Dixon Recreation Center will host a certification class for KidSpirit employees on May 17th. The CPR/First Aid certification class will run from 10am-5pm. If you only need CPR certification, the class will run from 10am – 3pm. Payments are due at time of certification class.

Child/Adult CPR ($40)
Child/Adult CPR and First Aid ($50)
Dixon Recreation Center Rock Climbing (FREE for OSU Students, $6 for Non-OSU Students or $5 if sponsored by an OSU student)

For those needing to be recertified, Dixon Recreation Center offers many recertification classes. KidSpirit will NOT have a recertification class. Please contact Dixon Recreation Center directly at (541) 737-3748 for more information.

If you are unable to attend the certification class, applicants are responsible for receiving certifications PRIOR to June 15th.

Job Descriptions

KidSpirit has high expectations of its staff. It is KidSpirit’s goal to provide a quality and safe environment for all campers, parents and staff. Although you will be given a general job description, it is not an exhaustive list of the job duties you will be expected to perform and the attitude you will be expected to present. You should always be prepared and willing to respond to the unexpected.

Practicum & Internship Opportunities (unpaid): Responsible for specified KidSpirit project area. It is the student’s task to present a project area idea to KidSpirit administrators for completing practicum or internship opportunities. There may be circumstances that exist where projects are already predetermined and students will be given the opportunity to choose a project.
Head Instructor: Prepare and implement daily lesson plans, lead specialized activities for children grades K-8, provide feedback to parents, camp counselors and administrators on progress of classes, and maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
Camp Counselor: Responsible for a grade specific group (K-8th grade) of 10-20 children, assist in all aspects of program, escort children from one class to another, assist head instructors, monitor behavior and performance, motivate children, provide feedback to parents and children.
Office Assistant: Responsible for all daily operations of KidSpirit administrative office. Duties include: answering phones, returning messages, data entry, customer service, various short and long term projects. Occasionally you may be asked to assist or instruct class activities.

KidSpirit Pay Scale

Experience is defined as skills, knowledge and/or work in a school, classroom, camp or instructional setting. Experience is based upon part/full time hours, or approximately 20-40 hours/week.

Wage/Hour Experience

$8.40            0-3 months experience
$8.40-8.50        3- months to 1 year experience
$8.50-8.60        1-2 years experience or special level of certification/responsibility
$8.60-8.70        2-3 years experience or special level of certification/responsibility
$8.70 +            3+ years experience or special level of certification/responsibility

Application Check List

ONLINE APPLICATION

Read through job description & information pages
Complete and submit employment application and supplements on or BEFORE due date
Print TWO Confidential Employment Background Questionnaires

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Mail, email, fax or hand deliver to KidSpirit:

Submit a copy of class/other work schedule
Submit TWO Confidential Employment Background Questionnaires
Submit resume
Submit copy of current certifications held or dates of expected certifications
If applying to be a Head Instructor, submit one example of a lesson plan for a 50-60 minute activity of your choice

Return Supplemental Information To:

KidSpirit
College of Health & Human Sciences
Oregon State University
125 Langton Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-737-5437
541-737-2788 (fax)
kidspirit@oregonstate.edu

APPLICATION DUE DATE:

Submit application online at least 24 hours PRIOR to your Staff Orientation.
All applicants must apply by APRIL 20, 2009.

APPLICATION:
https://surveys.bus.oregonstate.edu/BsgSurvey2_0/main.aspx?SurveyID=2905



	Limit results to this site.		OSU Home » Health and Human Sciences » KidSpirit Youth Programs » Staff. Staff Employment Opportunities Summer applications are due by APRIL 20, 2009. Length of employment June 15, 2009 – September 4, 2009 Orientation & Interview Process Submit employment application via KidSpirit website. Submit any additional application forms to KidSpirit office, 125 Langton Hall (i.e. 2 Background Questionnaires, resume, lesson plans). Applicants must first attend a mandatory new staff orientation. Orientations are informal session discussing KidSpirit programs, expectations of all staff, job descriptions and staff contract stipulations. Upon completion of a new staff orientation, a supervisor will contact you to set up an interview. Upcoming Staff Orientations and Trainings for Summer 2009 Employment New Staff Orientations Sunday, April 5: 6-9pm: 129 Langton Monday, April 6: 7-10pm: 129 Langton Hall Monday, April 13: 7-10pm: 129 Langton Hall Tuesday, April 14: 6-9pm: 127 Langton Hall Friday, April 17: 6-9pm: 129 Langton Hall Tuesday, April 21: 6-9pm: 127 Langton Hall Thursday, April 23: 6-9pm: 129 Langton Hall Returning Staff Orientations Wednesday, April 8: 6-9pm: KidSpirit Office If you cannot make this orientation, you can attend any of the new staff orientations and there will be a breakout session for returning staff. Staff Trainings: If hired, there are four mandatory staff trainings. The training sessions are: Saturday, May 16th: 1:00 – 6:00pm Saturday, May 30th: 1:00 – 6:00pm Sunday, May 31st: 1:00 – 6:00pm Saturday, June 6th: 1:00 – 6:00pm Required Certifications If hired, applicants will need to be certified in CPR (Adult and Child), Standard First Aid and OSU Dixon Recreation Center Rock Climbing certification, PRIOR June 15th. Dixon Recreation Center will host a certification class for KidSpirit employees on May 17th. The CPR/First Aid certification class will run from 10am-5pm. If you only need CPR certification, the class will run from 10am – 3pm. Payments are due at time of certification class. Child/Adult CPR ($40) Child/Adult CPR and First Aid ($50) Dixon Recreation Center Rock Climbing (FREE for OSU Students, $6 for Non-OSU Students or $5 if sponsored by an OSU student) For those needing to be recertified, Dixon Recreation Center offers many recertification classes. KidSpirit will NOT have a recertification class. Please contact Dixon Recreation Center directly at (541) 737-3748 for more information. If you are unable to attend the certification class, applicants are responsible for receiving certifications PRIOR to June 15th. Job Descriptions KidSpirit has high expectations of its staff. It is KidSpirit’s goal to provide a quality and safe environment for all campers, parents and staff. Although you will be given a general job description, it is not an exhaustive list of the job duties you will be expected to perform and the attitude you will be expected to present. You should always be prepared and willing to respond to the unexpected. Practicum & Internship Opportunities (unpaid) Responsible for specified KidSpirit project area. It is the student’s task to present a project area idea to KidSpirit administrators for completing practicum or internship opportunities. There may be circumstances that exist where projects are already predetermined and students will be given the opportunity to choose a project. Head Instructor Prepare and implement daily lesson plans, lead specialized activities for children grades K-8, provide feedback to parents, camp counselors and administrators on progress of classes, and maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Camp Counselor Responsible for a grade specific group (K-8th grade) of 10-20 children, assist in all aspects of program, escort children from one class to another, assist head instructors, monitor behavior and performance, motivate children, provide feedback to parents and children. Office Assistant Responsible for all daily operations of KidSpirit administrative office. Duties include: answering phones, returning messages, data entry, customer service, various short and long term projects. Occasionally you may be asked to assist or instruct class activities. KidSpirit Pay Scale Experience is defined as skills, knowledge and/or work in a school, classroom, camp or instructional setting. Experience is based upon part/full time hours, or approximately 20-40 hours/week. Wage/Hour Experience $8.40 0-3 months experience $8.40-8.50 3- months to 1 year experience $8.50-8.60 1-2 years experience or special level of certification/responsibility $8.60-8.70 2-3 years experience or special level of certification/responsibility $8.70 + 3+ years experience or special level of certification/responsibility Application Check List ONLINE APPLICATION Read through job description & information pages Complete and submit employment application and supplements on or BEFORE due date Print TWO Confidential Employment Background Questionnaires SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Mail, email, fax or hand deliver to KidSpirit: Submit a copy of class/other work schedule Submit TWO Confidential Employment Background Questionnaires Submit resume Submit copy of current certifications held or dates of expected certifications If applying to be a Head Instructor, submit one example of a lesson plan for a 50-60 minute activity of your choice Return Supplemental Information To: KidSpirit College of Health & Human Sciences Oregon State University 125 Langton Hall Corvallis, OR 97331 541-737-5437 541-737-2788 (fax) kidspirit@oregonstate.edu APPLICATION DUE DATE: Submit application online at least 24 hours PRIOR to your Staff Orientation. All applicants must apply by APRIL 20, 2009. APPLICATION: https://surveys.bus.oregonstate.edu/BsgSurvey2_0/main.aspx?SurveyID=2905