What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Frontier Culture Museum of VA?
Title: Summer Camp Counselor
Hiring Range: $13 /hr
Pay Band:
Agency: Frontier Culture Museum of VA
Location: Frontier Culture Museum of Va
Agency Website: www.frontiermuseum.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Demonstrates and supervises activities such as historic activities, games, arts and crafts, cooking, etc. Supervises campers to ensure adherence to camp standards and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements. Encourages participation in camp activities and assist campers as needed. Creates an environment which is inclusive for all campers. Acts as a positive role model to campers. Maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. Communicates effectively, professionally, courteously, and thoroughly to campers, customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Performs related duties as required. Work 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for approximately nine weeks from May 30 - July 28 Monday - Friday.
Minimum Qualifications
Age 16. Must be enthusiastic, dependable, mature with strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Be able to be outside in all sorts of weather, walk up to two miles daily, lift up to 30 pounds unassisted. Able to communicate clearly with campers, fellow counselors, interpretive staff and parents/guardians. Able to respond quickly in an emergency. Available to attend all training sessions and work Monday-Friday for the majority of camp.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated child-care experience or education experience preferred. Experience with outdoor/historical activities preferred. Valid CPR, First Aid and/or CMA credentials a plus.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Apply online only at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search
Contact Information:
Name: Lydia Volskis
Phone: 540-332-7850
Email: Lydia.Volskis@fcmv.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Salary : $13