Camp Counselor- Summer Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to supervise, teach, and instruct youth in various games, arts and crafts, and leisure skills in a camp environment that is for children ages 5 to 12. Counselor will be responsible for a designated group during the day to provide an exceptional camp experience. Under the general supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director, Camp Counselors will assist with the planning, organization, supervision and implementation of a daily activity schedule for up to 15 elementary school aged children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of a specific statement from the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Acting as a positive role model/mentor to participants and volunteer counselors in training.
• Developing and leading daily activities with campers ranging from indoor and outdoor games, sports, fitness activities, arts and crafts that relate to the theme of the week
• Providing positive and thorough interaction between parents and staff
• Overseeing the enforcement of camp rules at all times.
• Responsible for campers on field trips, at the City pool and various locations.
• Completing accurate accidents, behavior and/or discipline reports.
• Rendering first aid in cases of minor injuries.
• Assisting with light-duty cleaning, and the setup and breakdown of tables and chairs
• Performing miscellaneous tasks as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience working paid or as a volunteer in a recreational camp setting, recreation program, classroom, afterschool setting, daycare facility, or related activity is preferred.
  
• Applicant must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Applicant must have exceptional communication skills.
• Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of this role, with or without an accommodation.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to communicate orally and to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, explosives, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other applicable law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must be 17 years of age or older.
• Applicant must provide his or her own transportation
• Applicant must be able to work a flexible daytime schedule
• Applicant must be able to attend mandatory Camp Staff orientation/training sessions
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Applicant must clear a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Applicant must pass a drug screen.
• Hired applicants must obtain a valid certificate of course completion for First Aid training that includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Children and Infants, first aid, and AED. This training must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The City of Doraville will offer a CPR course during the week of camp training for all those who need this certification.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:

This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Employment with the City of Doraville is at-will in accordance with Georgia law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Doraville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.