Activity Specialist Counselor - Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County

Job Responsibilities

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This position will be located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County.

This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to:

• Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents
• Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life
• Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks
• Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate
  
  

This position is responsible for all duties surrounding the designated activity area (arts and crafts, sports and games, nature and science, and fine arts). This includes but not limited to:

• Plan and implement activities geared to the age, interest, and abilities of campers, suited for the designated activity area
• Adapt activities to ensure all campers are able to participate
• Assist with setting up and on occasion running evening activities such as talent show, and camp dance
• Assist with assigned cabin group for the session, when not involved in own activity area
• Maintain activity area
  
  

Other responsibilities:

• Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training
• Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility
• Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty
• Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs
• Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letter to be sent to camper’s parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper’s charts
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Requirements to qualify for this position are:

• At least a rising junior in college and/or 21 years old OR a rising sophomore in college with at least 1 year experience working at camp
• Knowledge and/or expertise in activity area, as well as ability to teach/lead activity
• Possess the ability and willingness to be a positive role model, and the desire to work with children in an outdoor setting
• Have the ability to provide assistance with activities of daily living, and ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Possess good judgment, visual and auditory ability to supervise campers and/identify/respond to any environmental hazard or emergency
  
  

Must be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups and be respectful of differences.

Requires employee to live with campers during camp session and provide 24-hour supervision and care of campers. Limited breaks are provided.

Additional Comments

SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce.

SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

If you have any questions please contact Maggie Krueger at campburntgin@dph.sc.gov and/or (803)898-3948.

Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Because it is residential camp staff are required to live at camp while in session. Staff have scheduled days off in between the sessions. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule. (See schedule posted on the Camp Burnt Gin webpage).