Summer Camp Counselor

Teachers are encouraged to apply, recent high school graduates or other mature dependable persons to work with and/or supervise summer youth day camp participants and activities.  Program includes hands-on-participation with recreational, sports, arts and crafts, sports, field trips, etc.  Group teaming, cooperation and problem solving skills are essential.  CPR Certification and other training will be provided (which is a requirement) if not currently certified. Applicants must be available for 8 hour shift Monday through Friday between  the hours of 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM and will open and close the facility.  The Summer Camp will start June 1st. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assures the safety of campers at all times.  Provides cleanup and organization of utilized sports and recreation equipment
• Participates in all activities with camp groups, making camp fun for the campers, teaches skills, provides encouragement and support, serves as a positive role model.
• Plans camp activities
• Follows through with all administrative requests that support camp policies and procedures
• Drives a vehicle (15 passenger van or similar)
• Applicants must pass a Pre-Employment Background Check, MVR, Physical, Drug Screen, etc.

High School Diploma or equivalent;  experience with youth groups in a recreation environment;  CPR and First Aid required; NYSCA and/or Youth Sports Administrator preferred; Experience in education, recreation or camp counseling preferred. Valid Georgia Driver’s License; any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical Demands:

• Must possess the ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must possess stamina to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours per day
• Must possess agility to climb to areas of facilities as necessary to monitor campers attending events
• Must possess sensory ability to officiate athletic events and to monitor other events for safety and conformance to rules and regulations

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in recreation environments, on fields, at various sites and facilities, both indoors and outdoors
• Work performed on this job may place the employee to occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.