Camp Counselor- Arts & Culture

Overview

Hours Per Week:
Availability between 7:30am to 6:30pm (actual shift will vary); 40-50 hours/week

The City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Department is seeking Arts Center and FFA Log Cabin Summer Day Camp staff (includes arts & crafts) to provide a safe, fun, and memorable camp experience for children aged 7 to 13 years. Would need to be available to work from May 21 – July 31.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in the organization and supervision of the day-to-day operation of a summer visual arts and history camp program. Reports to the Summer Camp Director and/or Cultural Services Staff.

The Camp Counselor will be responsible for:

• Acting as a positive role model/mentor to participants
• Acts as camp director in the absence of the camp director.
• Assists director in monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of camp program;
• Assist in maintaining camp schedule of activities and maintains inventory of camp supplies;
• Communicates with camp director about studio and program needs; assists camp instructors during class sessions; makes recommendations for replacement items.
• Assist in age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities as needed for children between the ages of 7
  -13.
• Assists in coordinating the set-up and clean-up of camp including group area/location assignment and schedule; cleanliness of camp areas or studios as applies
• Adheres to camp policies and procedures and ensures staff and camper compliance
• Plans age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities as needed. Reports all necessary discipline actions to Camp Director as necessary.
• Under supervision of camp director, 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 appropriate party.
• Participates in in-service training as required.
• Maintains positive relationship with parents, campers, and staff.
• Assists in arts and history community programs as needed. Other duties as required.

• Applicant must be 16 years of age or olde by start date of May 21.
• Applicant must have the ability to work as a team member and coordinate with other staff in contributing to the goals of the program.
• Applicant must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Applicant must have exceptional communication skills.
• Applicant must be able to interpret policies and procedures.
• Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of this role, with or without accommodation.
• Applicant must be comfortable in or around water such as water games, pool, and water inflatables.
• Applicant must provide their own transportation.
• Applicant must be able to work a flexible daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, from May 21th through July
  31st.
• Applicant must be able to attend mandatory Camp Staff orientation/training sessions scheduled on Tuesday, May 21.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.

• Applicant must clear a criminal background check.
• Applicant must pass a mandatory drug test.
• 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.
  The City of Alpharetta will offer a CPR course during the week of camp training for all those who need this certification
  .
• Hired applicants must provide official verification as to identity and work authorization.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.

The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other…