CAMP COUNSELOR

Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide specialized supervision, guidance, and instruction to camp attendees (trainees) in a team setting. The Crew Trainer will lead or support educational activities on topics such as the history of space, robotics / cyber and aviation programs. They will also lead / support activities in variety of camp-related topics, including, but not limited to, the Mission Center Complex (MCC), Aviation Challenge (AC), Robotics and Cyber Camp Programs, Museum simulators, Space Camp program activities, Ropes Course Facilitator, Logistics / Camp Operations, and / or Airport transport and Extended Duration activities. Crew Trainers are ultimately responsible for ensuring trainees receive a quality, safe, and secure camp experience that reflects the Mission, Vision, and Spirit of the USSRC.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

1. Supervising and Providing Care for Trainees / Participants (All Crew Trainers)

• Escort and accompany trainees at all times to scheduled activities, maintaining orderly behavior, and a professional learning environment.
• Attend to any personal difficulties encountered by trainees, such as illness, conflict mediation, loss of personal items, etc.
• Serve as a positive professional role model for trainees, putting an emphasis on college / education importance, exhibiting professional integrity, and military service.
• No physical contact with camp attendees allowed unless it is a life-threatening situation.
• Wake up / Lights out duty, afterhours habitat monitor, meal / cafeteria monitor, logistical and supply preparation, registration / check-out and supporting other employees performing camp activities. Some duties / responsibilities may fall outside of normal operating hours.
• May conduct High & Low Ropes training and ensure that trainees are adequately instructed in the individual ropes elements and understand their roles in the overall element execution.
• May serve as a lead in areas with unique requirements and specific job knowledge in USSRC programs based on personal / professional experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.

2. Educating and Instructing Trainees / Participants (Team Leader, Simulation Specialist, and Ropes Course Instructor)

3. Coordination of Trainees' Transportation and Registration (Airport Extended Duration)

4. Understands and follows all USSRC policies and procedures

5. Is a positive role model : displays positive attitude, interest, and motivation to work with the trainees, other aerospace team members, and other departments.

6. Participates in teamwork : effective and productive involvement with all Space & Rocket Center staff

7. Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance; presents self in a highly professional manner to others.

Physical Requirements of the Position

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Age 19 years old

Education : Prefer a minimum of 20 hours completed college credit. Life and professional experience may substitute for educational required hours.

Preferred Education and Experience : Experience working with children in a structured environment (e.g., coaching, tutoring, teaching). Previous experience in a similar educational, instructional camp, space exploration work environment, or military experience a definite plus. Must possess excellent communication and instructional skills and be positive role model. Must exhibit strong leadership skills.

Experience : Other Requirements

Specialization Requirements :

Airport Crew Trainers must be able to obtain a TSA Sterile Area security clearance at Huntsville International Airport and meet USSRC drivers license and age restrictions to operate Center vehicles.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)