Part-time Summer Seasonal Camp Positions

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　　Part-time Summer Seasonal Camp Positions

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　　Location

　　Gwinnett County, GA

　　Job Type

　　Part-Time

　　Job Number

　　24-02224

　　Department

　　Department of Community Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/11/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　FLSA

　　Non-Exempt

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Class Summary

　　Hiring Salary Range:

　　Camp Director: $18.00 - $20.00/hour (Based on Experience) Inclusion Counselor: $15.00 - $18.00/hour (Based on Experience) Camp Counselor: $15.00 - $16.00/hour (Based on Experience)ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

　　The Department of Community Services provides high-quality recreational, educational, human services, and other amenities in partnership with the Gwinnett community. It envisions a diverse, vibrant, and safe Gwinnett where residents are healthy and successful and seeks to partner with others to enhance the quality of life of families and individuals residing in Gwinnett County. The department provides programming at multiple locations across Gwinnett.

　　Camp Directors, Inclusion Counselors, and Camp Counselors are responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operations of summer camp; including the setup and cleanup of equipment and supplies for camp activities. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors, effective communicators with children and adults, and able to transition groups of children effectively. Camp staff must enforce rules and regulations; ensure attendance and camp records are completed; provide first aid as needed; maintain equipment and inventory; and report/manage discipline problems, accidents, and other incidents.

　　Candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).

　　Specific responsibilities and minimum requirements for each position are listed below.

　　Please note that there will be several days of MANDATORY training required of staff during May 2024.

　　For Environmental and Heritage Center /CEC Locations, the mandatory training dates are May 11th, May 23rd & May 24th. The Camp Season runs from May 28 to August 2nd.

　　For Recreation Sites, the mandatory training dates are May 11th and May 28th to the 31st. The Camp Season runs from June 3rd to July 26th.

　　The Grade for these positions is 97.

　　Camp Directors will be responsible for:

　　Communicating all issues and concerns with the Program Supervisor

　　Developing and implementing lesson plans

　　Leading children and counselors through the day-to-day operation of the camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities

　　Monitoring camp staff work hours and completing and submitting time sheets. Monitors attendance

　　Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in various activities

　　Participating in staff and program evaluation

　　Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers

　　Supervising camp staff, interacting with parents, and paperwork completion, including weekly reports

　　Inclusion Counselors will be responsible for the following:

　　Communicating all issues and concerns to the Program Supervisor

　　Interacting with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports

　　Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities

　　Maintaining confidentiality of parents, children, and staff

　　Maintaining equipment and inventory

　　Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in various activities

　　Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers

　　Working directly with campers who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities

　　Ability to determine accommodations and communicate adjustments with other camp staff

　　Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children with special needs is preferred

　　Camp Counselors will be responsible for the following:

　　Communicating all issues with the Camp Director and Program Supervisor

　　Helping to develop and implement lesson plans

　　Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities

　　Leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers

　　Maintaining equipment and inventory

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Camp Counselors

　　Must be at least 16 years old;

　　CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp;

　　Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred;

　　Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;

　　Effective communicator with children and adults;

　　Ability to transition groups of children effectively.

　　Camp Inclusion Counselor

　　Must be at least 18 years old;

　　Valid Georgia Driver's License;

　　Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children with special needs, or college coursework in special education or related fields;

　　CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp;

　　Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred;

　　Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;

　　Effective communicator with children and adults;

　　Ability to transition groups of children effectively.

　　Camp Director

　　Must be at least 18 years old;

　　Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License;

　　Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children;

　　College level course work in recreation, health and wellness, elementary/secondary education, or a similar field of study is required;

　　Must have supervisory experience;

　　Experience or formal education of techniques employed in working with special needs specifically behaviorally challenged populations preferred;

　　CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp;

　　Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred;

　　Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;

　　Effective communicator with children and adults;

　　Ability to transition groups of children effectively.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　The work involves direct involvement with day camp participants which typically requires bending, crouching, stooping, standing for long periods, considerable walking, and may require intermittent lifting of objects of a minimum of 25 pounds. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.

　　Part-time positions are only offered medical benefits if they work over an average of 29 hours a week for at least a year.

　　01

　　Which position(s) are you applying for?

　　Camp Counselor

　　Camp Inclusion Counselor

　　Camp Director

　　02

　　Are you available to work the entire summer season, including the mandatory training (Dates of the season and training are provided in the description)? You will be asked about additional required training dates during your interview and notified of the camp season dates for your specific site.

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　The Georgia Department of Labor laws regarding minors under the age of 16 require reduced work hours for these individuals. Are you under the age of 16?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Do you have a CPR certification?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you have a First Aid certification?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Describe your experience working in a day camp or similar, educational setting. If none, type N/A.

　　07

　　Describe your supervisory experience. If none, type N/A

　　08

　　Describe any previous experience working with or teaching children with special needs, or college course work in special education or related field. If none, type N/A.

　　09

　　Please indicate your location preferences below. Preference indication is not a guarantee of placement at the desired facilities. You may select more than one site.

　　No location preference

　　Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center

　　Best Friend Park Gym

　　Bogan Park Community Recreation Center

　　George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center

　　Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center

　　Lilburn Activity Building

　　Mountain Park Activity Building

　　Mountain Park Park Depot Building

　　OneStop Buford

　　Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center

　　Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center

　　Shorty Howell Park Activity Building

　　10

　　If you chose multiple locations, please indicate your top 3 choices by order of preference. Example: 1. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center 2. Lilburn Activity Building 3. Best Friend Park Gym

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Gwinnett County

　　Address

　　75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

　　Phone

　　770.822.7915 770.822.7923

　　Website

　　http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com