The Ideal Candidate

KidSpirit Positions

KidSpirit hires four main positions: head instructors, camp counselors, office assistants and leadership team. While the skill sets for these positions may vary slightly with each program, there are general expectations for the knowledge and skills required to fulfill each position.

Head Instructors

• Knowledge and experience in program specific skills

• Safety awareness

• Lesson planning experience

• Ability to teach to different learning styles

• Leadership skills

Camp Counselors (Summer Camp Only)

• Safety awareness

• Group management

• Ability to discipline effectively

• Patient and fun

Office Assistants

• Organized and efficient

• Ability to focus in a chaotic environment

• Knowledge and experience with computers and office work

• Customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task and problem solve

Leadership Team

• Knowledge and experience with KidSpirit programs

• Leadership skills

• Ability to problem solve and communicate professionally

• Organized and excellent follow through

• Initiative and high work ethic

• Team player

Interviews for these positions are conducted by the Director and do not involve the hiring team.

General Characteristics

In addition to the job specific requirements the hiring team is looking for applicants who have the potential to positively contribute to the KidSpirit mission and embody the FISH philosophy. The table below shows general characteristics expected from a KidSpirit employee. While each applicant may not embody every characteristic the hiring team’s challenge is to identify a group whose individual strengths will create a well-rounded and balanced team.