Youth Summer Camp Staff

 

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding university and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much needed talents to the workplace.

 Youth Summer Camp Staff 

Overview: 

Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning Kid's Camp Staff: CWL Kid's Camp Staff will play a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for campers. Coordinate camp logistics and serve as the primary point of contact for instructors. Camp staff will be tasked with helping camp participants carry out activities, development, growth, skill achievement, and their general well-being. 

Camps will be held at both our Denison and Van Alstyne campuses. 

This is a part-time temporary position. Anticipated start date early March, anticipated end mid-to-late July. 

The hourly rate of this position is $18.00 per hour 

Responsibilities: 

*Coordinate camp logistics with instructors, including scheduling class times, securing necessary supplies, and planning activities to ensure a smooth experience for campers. 

*Serve as the primary point of contact for instructors, ensuring they have the materials, classroom space, and support needed for successful sessions. 

*Supervise campers, ensuring safety during activities, meals, and free time. 

*Maintain discipline, enforce camp rules, and mediate camper disputes as needed. 

*Keep accurate program records, including attendance, incident reports, and logs. 

*Monitor and track dietary restrictions/allergies, ensuring proper snack distribution. 

*Communicate regularly with campers, staff, and instructors regarding camp activities and concerns. 

*Assist with camper sign-in, activity setup, and verifying authorized pickups. 

*Adhere to all emergency procedures and ensure campers’ whereabouts are known at all times. 

*Serve as a positive role model, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. 

PerformanceMeasurements: 

1.      Creates and maintains effective relationships with students, client companies, and staff to provide a high level of service and support. 

2.      Promotes the educational values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

3.      Serves as a role model to students. 

4.      Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community. 

5.      Compliance with all laws and regulations related to industrial technology and higher education. 

Qualifications: 

*Requires a high school diploma/GED. Some higher education preferred. 

*Work under the general direction of the program director. 

*Experience in implementing camps, youth programs, recreation activities, working with children, or in a related field or classroom management preferred. 

*A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. 

*Ability to interact with students positively and encouragingly. 

*First Aid certification. 

PhysicalDemands: 
*Walking from building to building on campus, outdoors. 

*Subject to standing, sitting, hearing, talking, vision, lifting to 20 lbs., pushing, pulling, handling, fine dexterity, foot controls, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing and reaching.  

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHERBASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW. 

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.