Deadline: Fri, 04/15/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Chattahoochee Nature Center Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Roswell, GA Job Description: Job Title: Camp Counselor Classification: Nonexempt, hourly, seasonal Reports to: Head Counselor Position Purpose: Every counselor at Camp Kingfisher is hired to: lead campers as a positive, caring role model provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences help campers grow and learn through challenges Camp Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper in their group. Camp Counselors plan and “do” daily schedules, lead activities and songs, coordinate with counselors, and communicate with parents. Job Responsibilities: Supervise groups of children grades rising K-7th in an outdoor setting Lead camper activities with excellence and enthusiasm Develop and implement environmental education activities (hikes, animal demonstrations, science exploration activities) on a daily basis, program resources provided Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff Clean camp facilities as needed/required Handle captive wildlife daily in camp programs Work in aftercare program (as needed) and attend weekly camp staff meetings Assist in program areas such as waterfront, pool, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed Complete additional duties as assigned Qualifications: Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children Comfortable in an outdoor setting Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps Willingness to handle captive wildlife, training provided Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season Valid GA driver’s license Must be able to lift over 20 pounds Miscellaneous: Other Job Duties: Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver evening programming (older camper groups) Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work How to Apply: Apply: Complete and submit the online application. Obtain 2 references. Email or mail to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Attn: Debby Head. Professional references, no family or friend references, please. Contact: Debby Head, Camp Director, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075 Phone- 770.992.2055 x232, email camp@chattnaturecenter.org The mission of Camp Kingfisher is to connect campers with nature and each other.
