Summer Day Camps - Counselors​/Directors​/Counselors in Training​/Teen Camps

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If you are less than 16 years old, you must submit a Work Permit before you will be allowed to work.
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See the "When Assigned To ..." section for each camp for specific duties.

REPORTS TO: Varies

FLSASTATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal

SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

PAY GRADE:

• $15.60 Counselor in Training
• $16.38 Camp Counselor
• $17.94 Camp Director
• $16.38 ACTIVE Teen Camp Counselor
• $17.94 ACTIVE Teen Camp Director
• $17.16 ACTIVE Teen Camp Supervisor
• $17.16 Teen Camp Supervisor

The purpose of this position is to create a positive, supportive, creative and safe learning environment during the day camp programs sponsored by the Leisure Services Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to participating in and conducting activities and programs. Ensures safety of all assigned campers, assists with setup, cleanup, and minor cleaning of program and restroom areas.

• Ability to supervise campers ages 6-12 is preferred for camp positions.
• Experience working with teens ages 13-15 is required when assigned to teen camps or Teen in Action.

WORK SCHEDULE: Camp training will be scheduled Tuesday through Friday the last week in May. Shifts will be scheduled between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm Monday-Friday. These are seasonal positions requiring your attendance itional staff is not hired for covering absences. Requests to be away from camp for more than three (3) consecutive days will be denied.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Recreation Day Camp (CIT's, Counselors, & Teen Camp Supervisors)

Locations:
Aaron Heard Community Center, Lay Park, Howard Park, Youth Sports Camps

Environmental Education & Nature Camps

• Memorial Park & Bear Hollow Zoo (CIT's, Counselors & Directors)
• Sandy Creek Nature Center (CIT's, Counselors & Directors)

Service Based Camps

• ACTIVE Teen Camp (Counselor, Teen Camp Supervisor & Director)

Arts Camps

• Athens Creative Theatre (CIT's)
• East Athens Educational Dance Center (CIT's)
• Lyndon House Arts Center (CIT's)

If hired for a Summer position, you will be REQUIRED to attend an Orientation.

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.

Must possess current first aid and CPR (valid through end of Camp Season) by start of camp. Training is provided.

Some high school required.

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

When Assigned to Counselor In Training (CIT)

• Experience working with children in a camp, daycare, babysitting or other recreational setting or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be age 14 or older prior to the start of summer camp.
• One full season of day camp work experience or as a camp participant preferred.

When Assigned to Camp Director position at Sandy Creek, Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo

• Age 21 or over preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must possess a current valid driver's license

When Assigned to Counselor position at Sandy Creek

• Must be 18 years of age or older

When Assigned to Teen Camp Supervisor position at Heard Park, Lay Park or Sandy Creek

• Two full seasons recreational, day camp programming or curriculum planning and implementation required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a current valid driver's license
• Previous experience with 13–15-year-old participants is required.
• Supervisory experience preferred

When Assigned to ACTIVE Teen Camp Counselor

• Must possess a current valid driver's license
• Must be 18 years of age or older

When Assigned to ACTIVE Teen Camp Director

• Must possess a current valid driver's license
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Supervisory experience preferred

When assigned as a driver to any camp location:
Must possess a current driver's license.

• Attends training and orientation as required.
• Creates a positive, creative and supportive learning environment.
• Leads and…