Summer Fort Building Camp Counselor

City of Roswell, Georgia

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Department:           Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs

Pay Range: $13-$14/ Hourly

Job Status:    Seasonal (120 days or less); Days, Evenings, and/or Weekends

JOB SUMMARY:

Direct supervision of campers ages 8-12 years old. Duties will include planning and supervising the construction of outdoor forts using hammers, nails and wood. The majority of this camp will be outdoors. Must be able to take directions, problem solve, be creative in multiple aspects (i.e. indoor/outdoor games weather permitting). Must be able to work well with children and adults. Position will work underneath a Camp Director and a Program Supervisor. Camp counselor is responsible for the safety of all campers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Be creative and collaborative and work well as a member of a team.
• Take direction from supervisors and camp directors.
• Able to establish a tone of high energy for camp/campers. Be able to be creative in regards to researching new games, ideas, activities.
• Communicate with and between supervisors and participants in regards to campers.
• Show professionalism, energy, responsibility, dependability, and have the ability to multi-task.
• Set up needed materials, equipment, and other items for programs/activities.
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks out of the 7-weeks of Fort Building Camp.
• Must be willing to work days, evenings and weekends for various camp activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• Experience working in an outdoor environment preferred.
• Experience working with wood, hammer and nails desired.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Driver License preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates should be in good physical condition as activities with campers are moderately to highly physical. Mandatory orientation is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is moderate to highly physical which requires the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-35 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is regularly performed outdoors with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (heat, sun, rain).

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.