What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor – Main Campus position at Green River College?
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied bachelor’s degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.The Camp Counselor will perform a variety of tasks in a college camp setting, which may include leading activities, supporting instructors, transporting kids around campus, and by van in certain settings. Camp counselors will provide behavior intervention support and oversee lunches and recreational time as well as ensure a fun and safe learning environment for campers. Camps will be offered Monday through Friday from 9:00-4:00p.m. and there is a mandatory paid training from June 26, 27, 30 & July 1.CAMP DATES: Week 1: July 7-11Week 2: July 14-18Week 3: July 21-25Week 4: July 28-August 1Week 5: August 4-8Week 6: August 11-15Subject Areas: TopicAge GroupDatesMuddy Madness with ClayExiting 3 – 5 GradersJuly 7-18Fossil Frenzy: Discovering DinosaursExiting 3 – 5 GradersJuly 21-August 1Wild Discoveries: An Environmental ExpeditionExiting 7 – 12 GradersAugust 4 - 15Wired for Adventure: Building the Bots of TomorrowExiting 3 – 8 GradersAugust 4 - 15
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises up to 10 campers between the ages of 8-18 and ensures their safety, and general well-being.Duties/Responsibilities: Maintains the schedule for camp participants.Plans and leads activities during recreational time with fellow camp staff.Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in all settings.Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of facilities and equipment.Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them.Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.Assists instructor during core learning times to help campers with age-appropriate activities.Reports camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues.Performs other related duties as required.Please note, while participation for the duration of summer camps is not required, it is strongly encouraged if your schedule permits.Willingness and ability to drive a 12-passenger van
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas. All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.) Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080. Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/ Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Green River College’s Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at www.greenriver.edu/CleryASFR, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359. Equal Opportunity Employer and Statement of Non-Discrimination: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status age, perceived or actual sensory, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. ReportingAny employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee. For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants: Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied bachelor’s degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.The Camp Counselor will perform a variety of tasks in a college camp setting, which may include leading activities, supporting instructors, transporting kids around campus, and by van in certain settings. Camp counselors will provide behavior intervention support and oversee lunches and recreational time as well as ensure a fun and safe learning environment for campers. Camps will be offered Monday through Friday from 9:00-4:00p.m. and there is a mandatory paid training from June 26, 27, 30 & July 1.CAMP DATES: Week 1: July 7-11Week 2: July 14-18Week 3: July 21-25Week 4: July 28-August 1Week 5: August 4-8Week 6: August 11-15Subject Areas: TopicAge GroupDatesMuddy Madness with ClayExiting 3 – 5 GradersJuly 7-18Fossil Frenzy: Discovering DinosaursExiting 3 – 5 GradersJuly 21-August 1Wild Discoveries: An Environmental ExpeditionExiting 7 – 12 GradersAugust 4 - 15Wired for Adventure: Building the Bots of TomorrowExiting 3 – 8 GradersAugust 4 - 15
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises up to 10 campers between the ages of 8-18 and ensures their safety, and general well-being.Duties/Responsibilities: Maintains the schedule for camp participants.Plans and leads activities during recreational time with fellow camp staff.Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in all settings.Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of facilities and equipment.Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them.Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.Assists instructor during core learning times to help campers with age-appropriate activities.Reports camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues.Performs other related duties as required.Please note, while participation for the duration of summer camps is not required, it is strongly encouraged if your schedule permits.Willingness and ability to drive a 12-passenger van
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas. All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.) Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080. Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/ Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Green River College’s Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at www.greenriver.edu/CleryASFR, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359. Equal Opportunity Employer and Statement of Non-Discrimination: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status age, perceived or actual sensory, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. ReportingAny employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee. For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants: Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu
