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City of Alpharetta, Georgia Camp Counselors for Camp Happy Hearts in Alpharetta, Georgia

Camp Counselors for Camp Happy Hearts

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Camp Counselors for Camp Happy Hearts

Salary

$13.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Location

Park & Cultural Services, GA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2024-00202

Department

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services

Opening Date

02/02/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description

  • Benefits

Job Summary & General Information

Hours per week: Availability between 7:30am and 5:30pm (actual shift will vary); 40 hours/week

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 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 Camp Happy Hearts Director and Camp Manager. A Camp Counselor would need to be available to work from May28– July26. Camp Happy Hearts is for children ages 6-12, and the camp only accepts 35 campers each week.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Camp Director, Camp Manager and Recreation Supervisor, Camp Counselor will assist with the planning, organization, supervision and implementation of a daily activity schedule for up to 35 elementary school aged children with mild disabilities.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities

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

  • Organizes and maintains 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 16 years of age or older (by the start date of orientation , May 28, 2024).

  • 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 their own transportation.

  • Applicant must be able to work a flexible daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, from May 28 through July 26.

  • Applicant must be able to attend mandatory Camp Staff orientation/training sessions scheduled on Tuesday, 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 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.

Supplemental Information

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.

The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Agency

City of Alpharetta, GA

Department

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services

Address

2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009

Website

https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks

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