Positions at the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program

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CELP has 6 different job opportunities:

 

·         CELP Instructors

·         Senior CELP Instructors

·         Dive Coordinator

·         Garden Coordinator

·         Challenge Course Coordinator

·         Internships

 

 A brief description of each position, a link to the job description and compensation and health insurance information are found in the remainder of this page. To apply for any of the positions, click here to apply online, click here to download an application or e-mail jobs@celp.net to receive and application by mail. For more information, email jobs@celp.net or phone (800) 696-CAMP.

 

CELP Instructors

Most CELP staff are instructors.  CELP Instructors must be 21 and have a college degree or significant experience in an outdoor education or summer camp program. First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard certifications are required. CELP Instructors' work schedule is based on days that groups are booked in camp. They also are scheduled for 2 weekend days per month leading program for recreational groups as needed.

 

CELP Dive Coordinator

The CELP Dive Coordinator (DC) must be 21 and have experience in an environmental education or summer camp program. First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard certifications are required. Dive Coordinator’s work schedule is based on days that groups are booked in camp. The Dive Coordinator works on the waterfront each day keeping equipment ready, assisting groups using the waterfront and repairing equipment. They also are scheduled for 2 weekend days per month leading program for recreational groups as needed.

 

CELP Garden Coordinator

The CELP Garden Coordinator (GC) must be 21 and have experience in an environmental education or summer camp program.  First Aid and CPR certifications are required. The GC work schedule is based on days that groups are booked in camp. The GC is also scheduled for 2 weekend days per month leading program for recreational groups as needed.

 

CELP Challenge Course Coordinator

The CELP Challenge Course Coordinator (CCC) must be 21 and have experience in an environmental education or summer camp program.  The CCC must also have ropes course and climbing experience. First Aid and CPR certifications are required. The CCC work schedule is based on days that groups are booked in camp. The CCC is also scheduled for 2 weekend days per month leading program for recreational groups as needed.

 

Compensation (CELP Instructor, DC, GC and CCC):

·        Beginning salary is $45 per day and is paid per day worked.

·        Shared housing and meals

·        Workers compensation insurance

·        Basic equipment needs

·        Transportation to and from Catalina Island at the beginning and end of each season

·        Eligible to participate in the CIC HMO healthcare plan, as described below.

 

Health Insurance (CELP Instructor, DC, GC and CCC):

CELP Instructors, Dive Coordinators, Garden Coordinators and Challenge Course Coordinators are eligible for health and dental insurance after 3 months as an employee. Coverage begins the first day of the following month if the employee has submitted all insurance application forms and is still employed.  Coverage is valid only during months that the employee works. The employee has the option to pay in advance for coverage (varies by age, currently $170 per month) during the winter or summer season break in employment. Catalina Island Camps will reimburse up to $750 of deductible expenses for hospitalization.

CELP Senior Instructors

CELP instructors must be 21, have a college degree or significant experience in an outdoor education or summer camp program. CELP Senior Instructors must have one season experience working in a CIC/CELP program. First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard certifications are required. Senior Instructors work Monday to Friday during the CELP season.   They are scheduled for 2 weekend days per month leading program for recreational groups as needed.

Compensation (Senior CELP Instructor)

·        Starting salary is $1300 per month. Partial months are pro-rated.

·        Employee is eligible for a performance bonus in December.

·        Workers compensation insurance

·        Shared housing and meals

·        Equipment is provided.

·        A commuter book to cover business and personal travel.

·        CELP Senior Instructors are eligible to participate in the CIC HMO healthcare plan, as described below.

 

Health Insurance (Senior CELP Instructor)

CELP Senior Instructors are eligible for health and dental insurance the first day of the month following the start of employment if the employee has submitted all insurance application forms.  Coverage is valid only during months that the employee works. The employee has the option to pay in advance for coverage (varies by age, currently $170 per month) during the winter or summer season break in employment. Catalina Island Camps will reimburse up to $1500 of deductible expenses for hospitalization.

Holidays and Vacation (Senior CELP Instructor)

·        Any Senior Instructor working both the Spring CELP season and summer camp will have five paid vacation days between Spring CELP season and summer camp orientation. .  The CELP Director assigns these days.

·        Employees working both summer camp and the Fall CELP season are given five paid vacation days between Family Camp and Fall CELP staff training. The CELP Director assigns these days.

·        Employee is paid for Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays.

 

Internships

An intern is a person who wishes to learn more about a particular job skill through direct experience working with knowledgeable and skilled people.  Interns function similarly to employees, they work regular hours, do work that often is done by paid employees and are expected to follow the same rules and regulations as employees.

Interns differ from employees in that often the internship meets the requirements of a school program, they want to learn more about a field they might not be qualified to work in yet and their pay is in the experience they gain from the internship.

Internships are provided for the mutual benefit of the intern, the camp and the specific program to which they are assigned.  The camp expects an intern to produce something of lasting value to the program, such as a program manual, guides, learning materials etc.  Each intern will be assigned a staff mentor who will work with the intern to meet the internship’s goals.

The intern will work 5 days per week, up to 10 hours per day.  Internships will be for no less than 4 weeks and no more than 15 weeks.  Interns may complete two internships within one year. Interns have the opportunity to be paid to lead programs for recreational groups on weekends during the spring and the fall.

 

Intern Benefits

·        Room and board on site for the duration of the internship

·        Travel costs to and from Catalina and San Pedro/Los Angeles International Airport

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