Camp Counselor-Student- Continuing & Professional Education

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Instructor to children. Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily lives.

Assist 30 -

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their camper group within activities and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers.
Assure campers are always properly supervised.
Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.

Participate 20 -
Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers.
Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities.
Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
Assist in program areas such as waterfront, all camp activities, and arts and crafts.

Health and Safety 20 -
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
Be alert to camper and staff needs.
Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the camp director or assistant director.

Role Model 20 -
Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

Representative 5 -
Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.
Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful experience.
Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.

Other Duties 5 -
Provide supervision for campers while campers are transported on campus shuttles and during scheduled field trips off camp property.
Able to communicate and work with groups participating and providing necessary instruction to campers and staff.
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Educational Requirements
High School diploma
Other Required Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Availability to work regular scheduled hours during summer months.

Must take mandated reporter training and must be certified in First Aid/CPR or be able to obtain certification. *We will provide these trainings.
Required Experience
Must have previous experience teaching, working with, or instructing children. 
Enrolled at GCSU.

Preferred Experience
Previously certified in First Aid/CPR. 

ABILITIES
Ability to interact with all age levels.
 

Ability to relate to youths and adults in a positive manner.
 

Physical requirements may include prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, stretching, and daily exposure to sun and heat.
 

Ability to lift up to 50lbs and operate camp equipment and facilities. 

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas.

SKILLS
Understanding of the development needs of youth. 
 

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening