What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at City of East Point?
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.
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.
Salary : $20
