Summer Camp Counselor I [Therapeutics Activity Leader – Arts & Crafts]

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

23h • $18

About The Position

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation Summer Program Counselor [Therapeutics Activity Leader] Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $17.50 Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth, under direction of facility manager; managing camp program operations, administration, facilities, and recreational programs for campers with mild to moderate disabilities including but not limited to Physical, Emotional, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficits and Learning Disabilities in an attempt to enhance their development through through Arts & Crafts enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we work with youth ages 5 – 18 to promote social, cultural and historical awareness an activity-based curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to: working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, supervising youth, planning and implementing activities, promoting camper participation, maintaining facilities and supplies, providing superior customer service, attending meetings, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of college education.
• Maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5 G.P.A.
• Has or is able to attain a valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass a background check for criminal and child protective findings.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Arts & Crafts – you can be a professional, an avid hobbyist or a college/graduate student with experiences in these areas: Drawing, Tapestry art, Painting, Weaving, Felt-Making, Woodcraft, Animation, Papercraft, Jewelry, etc.
• Education, Arts major/minors with a strong interest in hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Developing, planning and implementing camp activities with an Arts & Crafts Focus (Drawing, Tapestry art, Painting, Weaving, Felt-Making, Woodcraft, Animation, Papercraft, Jewelry, etc.)
• Ability to create impromptu and innovative lesson plans, creating curriculum and strategies
• Group supervision of campers in activities and daily camp operations
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment.
• Demonstrate paramount human relation skills when dealing with officials, administration, employees, parents, guests or visitors.
• Promotion and compliance of organizational policies and procedures.
• Identifies and meets camper needs daily.
• Plans and implements educational, cultural and social enrichment activities for campers.
• Develop camp lesson plans and implement lessons.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees