Vacant job

Do you want to work in an engaged team that creates a summer filled with adventure, community, and nature experiences? Do you also want to develop both in your pedagogical role and as a person? Then apply for the position of Resource Person at our summer camp, Akka, with approximately 50 participants aged 9–12.

Job Responsibilities

As a Resource Person at Akka, you have a special responsibility to provide individual and situation-adapted support to children aged 9–12. The need for support can vary between different periods during the summer and from day to day. Sometimes closer presence and extra structure are required, while at other times the need is less.

Since needs change over time, the role also includes planning and leading activities when space allows. You are thus an active part of the operation and share the responsibility for conducting outdoor activities, group exercises, and other program content together with colleagues.

Our operation is clearly focused on outdoor life and outdoor pedagogy – participants sleep in tents during their stay, and nature is our main arena. Staff live in houses near the farm. Once per period, you will have on-call duty, meaning you will sleep in a tent to be close to the participants during the night.

The camp runs 24/7, and you are part of a work team that jointly is responsible for safety, structure, and community throughout the day. Therefore, you need to enjoy working outdoors in varying weather and be comfortable in an active and physical environment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who thrive in nature and have a genuine interest in working closely with children. You are confident in yourself and your professional role, can create structure and clarity, and build trusting relationships.

You understand that children's needs can change over time and can adapt your working methods accordingly. At the same time, you are flexible enough to step in and take responsibility for activities and group leadership when the situation allows.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for you who are:

• Responsible
• Solution-focused
• Initiative-taking and creative
• Structured and organized
• Punctual
• Clear in your boundary setting
• Collaborative
• Confident in your pedagogical role

You need to be able to give and receive feedback and have a desire to develop both the operation and yourself. The work can be both physically and mentally demanding, which places demands on endurance and flexibility. We value humor, warmth, and good social skills.

Experience

A strong interest in outdoor life is a key prerequisite, and experience in outdoor pedagogy is meritorious. At Akka, nature is our classroom. During the summer, we conduct activities such as hiking, raft building, paddling, swimming, cooperation exercises, and cooking over an open fire. We also work with creative activities such as theater, dance, and music, and arrange discos, tournaments, and themed days.

Experience working with children in need of special support is particularly meritorious, as is a background in schools, after-school centers, or other pedagogical activities.

Experience/competence in any of the following areas is also desirable:

• Camp/summer camp activities
• Outdoor life
• Healthcare
• Paddling
• Theater
• Singing, music
• Sports
• Cooking

About the Company

Utepedagogik Sverige AB operates summer camps at various locations for children and young people aged 9–16, with a focus on adventure. Our operation is focused on outdoor pedagogy. The cornerstones of Utepedagogik Sverige AB's pedagogical camp activities are: safety, quality, security, and community, as well as the idea that educated adults with broad competence serve as good role models. Our motto is "at our farms, participants should feel so secure that they feel they can be who they want to be".

Employment Terms

The position is full-time. You must be able to attend our training days on-site at the camp in Värmland on May 1–4, and June 6–11. During the summer, you need to be able to work, and thus be away from home for at least six weeks during the period June 12 – August 18.

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