2024 Summer Day Camp Counselor

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : College Park, GA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: SUMCMPCSLR24
Department: Recreation Programs
Opening Date: 02/21/2024
Closing Date: 6/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
The City of College Park Department of Recreation and Cultural Arts is accepting applications for the seasonal position of Summer Day Camp Counselor for the Hugh C. Conley, Tracey Wyatt, and Wayman & Bessie Brady Recreation Centers, to provide a safe, fun, and memorable camp experience for children aged 6 to 12.
A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park's existing operational success. The Department of Recreation and Cultural Arts strives to provide each participant with a safe, fun, and high-quality experience. The purpose of the position is to supervise, teach, and instruct youth in various games, arts, and leisure skills in a camp environment while creating a positive, supportive, creative, and safe learning environment during the Day Camp programs.
Hours Per Week: Availability between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (actual shift will vary); 40 hours/week
Essential Functions
Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for actively leading a specific group of children through the daily camp schedule, providing support and encouragement to all campers, and working with team members to ensure that the needs of all campers are met.

• Leads and instructs games, crafts, and activities appropriate to camp and as directed by the Camp Manager; and maintains an inventory of camp supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance during break including checking restrooms and picking up trash, straightening chairs and tables, and other duties as required.
• Communicates with Camp Managers about program needs; and makes recommendations for replacement items.
• Assists in age-appropriate lessons, activities, games, and crafts, as needed for children between the ages of 6-12.
• Assists Camp Director in coordinating the set-up and clean-up of camp; and cleanliness of camp areas.
• Adheres to camp policies and procedures and ensures staff and camper compliance.
• Act as a positive role model for campers; administer camper disciplinary procedures, when warranted.
• Leads and instructs games, crafts, and activities appropriate to camp and as directed by the Camp Manager.
• Assisting with light-duty cleaning, and the setup and breakdown of tables and chairs.
• Reports all necessary disciplinary actions to the Camp Manager as necessary.
• Under the supervision of the Camp Manager, prepares accident/incident reports as needed and follows established procedures for reporting accidents/incidents; handles medical, safety, and severe weather emergencies per the procedures noted in the camp staff manual and during in-service training; completes needed reports and submits them to the Camp Manager.
• Participates in in-service training as required.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents, campers, and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

This is not a desk job. The Summer Day Camp Counselor is expected to take an active, hands-on role in the daily operation of the camp -- interacting regularly with participants, parents, and staff to provide a high-quality experience for all parties. Activity areas include indoor and outdoor games, sports, fitness activities, arts and crafts, on and off-site enrichment programs, and field trips; as well as group breakfast, lunches, and snack time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Must be able to work a flexible daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, from May 27th - July 12th. (Additional days before may be necessary for training.)
• Must be able to attend mandatory Camp Staff orientation/training scheduled Tuesday, May 21st at 10 AM or 6 PM.
• Applicant must feel comfortable working around/in water.
• Knowledge of camp principles, child-development techniques, and methods of maintaining and using recreation equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must be able to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes and exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal effectively and courteously with others, to work independently and in team settings.
• Must be able to type or use a personal computer with word processing and related software and to enter and retrieve information with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds, standing, sitting, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older (by the start date of orientation, May 21, 2024).
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Six months of experience working with children in a camp, daycare, or other recreational setting where child supervision was required; OR one full season of Day Camp experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Hired applicants must possess a valid certificate of course completion for First Aid training that includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Children and Infant, first aid, and AED. This training must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp; the City of College Park will offer a CPR course during the week of camp training for all those who need this certification.
• Applicant must have the ability to work as a team member and coordinate with other staff in contributing to the goals of the program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.