Summer Program Counselor (18 Years Old And Up Only)

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

Summer Program Counselor

Salary: $15.50

Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth and enhance their development through recreational enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we work with youth ages 5 – 12 to promote social, cultural and historical awareness an activity-based curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to: Working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, supervising youth, planning and implementing activities, encouraging camper participation, maintaining facilities, keeping supply inventory, providing superior customer service, attending meetings, completing reports, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Work Delegation:

• Demonstrating paramount human relation skills when dealing with officials, administration, employees, parents, guests, or visitors.
• Identifies and meets camper needs daily.
• Promotion and compliance of organizational policies and procedures.
• Group supervision of campers in activities and daily camp operations.
• Collaborate with staff for the benefit of all camp affiliates.

Planning and Organizing:

• Planning and implementing recreational, educational, and social enrichment activities for campers.
• Attending program/staff meetings designated by supervisor.
• Familiarizing yourself with camp lesson plans and implementing lessons.

CBF2023

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must pass background checks for criminal and child protective findings.
• High school diploma or GED required;
• Admittance letter into a post-secondary program OR some college attendance.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• One-year experience working with youth or three (3) summers.

Additional Information:

• All summer staff must be actively involved with campers during swim times and wear a bathing suit (one-piece for females, swimming trunks with lining for males). Staff is not required to know how to swim or teach swim lessons.
• Summer staff will be required to work an 8-hour shift Monday – Friday from June 5th – July 21st, 2023; Vacation requests during this time will not be approved.
• City of Atlanta required training May 30th – June 2nd, 2023
• Resumes will be accepted.