Seasonal Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC) Camp Coach

Tuckahoe State Park- Queen Anne, MD (Caroline County)

Rocky Gap State Park- Flintstone, MD (Allegany County)

The Maryland Conservation Corps (CJC) is a six-week summer employment program for disadvantaged youth operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. CJC uses outdoor experiential activities and the power of nature to enrich the lives of youth and prepare them for future success in the workforce. The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions for CJC Site Coach for the CJC Program. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the specific location(s) of interest in order to be considered for this recruitment.

The CJC Camp Coach is responsible for supervising all CJC Camp Specialists at a particular park or area of a park. CJC Camp Specialists are directly responsible for supervising several crews of approximately 6 youth per crew that are participating in a 3-day/2-night camping experience.

The CJC Camp Coach is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the overnight camping component of the CJC Program.

The CJC Camp Coach shall:

Provide direction and guidance to CJC Crew Chiefs and ensure that CJC Crew Chiefs utilize strategies provided in training to maintain a safe and educational work environment for youth, including but not limited to the following:

1. Proper professional work ethic and behavior;
2. Ensure that projects are properly, professionally and completely executed to the satisfaction of site managers.
3. Manage the data associated with work project assignments as required by the CJC Program Manager.
4. Conduct regular crew-based corps member training and instructional presentations in critical areas related to safety and professional job performance including the following:

• First aid and workplace safety
• Environmental issues and conservation
• Community relations
• Work ethic
• Communications
• Site-specific work project needs, goals and activities

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Prior work experience with CJC and experience with children and youth.

Education or experience in the field of park operations, recreation, education, business, administration, forestry, social sciences, or a natural resources related field is preferred.

Previous work experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Possession of current certification in CPR for adult/child and First-Aid is preferred.