Seasonal Camp Counselors - Camp Happy Hearts
The City of Alpharetta is accepting applications for the seasonal position of Camp Counselor for Camp Happy Hearts. Camp Happy Hearts is the City of Alpharetta’s day camp for children with mild disabilities. 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 with mild disabilities. Counselor will be reasonable for four children during the day to provide an exceptional camp experience. Reports to the Summer Camp Director and/or Assistant Camp Director. A Camp Counselor would need to be available to work from May 28 – August 2. Camp Happy Hearts is for children ages 6-12, and the camp only accepts 28 campers each week.
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director and Programs Coordinator, Camp Counselor will assist with the planning, organization, supervision and implementation of a daily activity schedule for up to 28 elementary school aged children with mild disabilities.
The Camp Counselor will be responsible for:
- 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
- Eating lunch and snack with campers
- Providing positive and thorough interaction between parents and staff
- Communicating regularly with other Camp Counselors, Camp Director, Programs Coordinator and Recreation staff to ensure camp runs smoothly and efficiently
- 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
- Participates in in-service training as required; participates in weekly staff meetings
- Organize and maintain all equipment and supplies
- Perform regular visual inspections of camp equipment and notify supervisor of defective equipment
- Performing miscellaneous tasks as directed
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience working paid or volunteer in a recreational camp setting, afterschool setting, daycare facility, or related activity is preferred.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience working paid or volunteer in special needs camps, Special Olympics or similar programs, classroom or afterschool programs, or individual experience with special needs population is preferred.
- Applicant must have the ability to work as a team member and coordinate with other staff in contributing to the goals of the program.
- Applicant must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Applicant must have exceptional communication skills.
- Applicant must be able to interpret policies and procedures.
- Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of this role, with or without an accommodation.
- Applicant must provide his or her own transportation.
- Applicant must be able to work a flexible daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, from June 3 through August 2.
- Applicant must be able to attend mandatory Camp Staff orientation/training sessions scheduled on Monday, May 28 – Friday, May 31.
- Regular and consistent attendance is required.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Applicant must clear a criminal background check.
- Applicant must pass a mandatory drug screen test.
- Hired applicants must possess a valid certificate of course completion for First Aid training that includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Children and Infant, first aid, and AED. This training must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The City of Alpharetta will offer a CPR course during the week of camp training for all those who need this certification.
- Hired applicants must provide official verification as to identity and work authorization
How to Apply
An Application for Employment can be obtained online at the City of Alpharetta web site (https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/human-resources). Completed applications must be submitted to the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta, GA 30009 or email application to lpritchard@alpharetta.ga.us. The position is “Open until Filled” and may be closed at any time without prior notice. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral interview.
The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and participates in E-Verify.
Pay rate: $10.00-$12.00/hour DOE
Hours per week: Availability between 7:30am to 5:30pm (actual shift will vary); 40 hours/week