Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : Cumming, GA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 02711
Department: Parks & Recreation-Programs
Opening Date: 05/16/2023
Closing Date: 6/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
This is a seasonal position working for the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department’s Therapeutic Recreation summer camp program. The position involves 35-40 hours a week, as a summer camp counselor, working with children and teenagers with special needs.
The purpose of this classification is to ensure a positive and enriching camp experience for camp participants.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Ensures that all rules are followed by camp participants.
Oversees, directs and organizes camp participants.
Prepares facilities and equipment for camp activities.
Learns and implements positive behavior-management techniques.
Maintains clear and positive communication with supervisor, co-workers, parents and camp participants.
Attends weekly field trips.
Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating camp activities.
Administers First Aid and reports injuries/accidents/illnesses to Summer Camp Director.
Serves as role model to camp participants and other staff.
Maintains and stores camp equipment and supplies.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs and complete other duties as assigned.
Reports directly to Camp Director, Assistant Director and TR staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 16 years or older. Have experience working or volunteering with children with disabilities and have experience working or volunteering with youth is preferred. Must possess organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be enthusiastic, adaptable, dependable and responsible. Must be able to work outdoors and participate in active games and programming. Must pass Criminal Background Check and drug test. Must attend and complete First Aid/CPR Certification (prior to start of summer camp).
Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.
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Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below will result in your employment application being rejected. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be considered if you do not abide by the statements below.
COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I must complete all sections of the employment application. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in rejection of my employment application. I also understand that I must include three professional references to whom I am not related.
Furthermore, I understand that Forsyth County does not accept resumes in lieu of completed applications.
- Yes, I acknowledge this statement
- No, I do not acknowledge this statement
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Are you 16 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have any previous experience working or volunteering with youth? (Please make sure this experience is listed in the employment section of this application.)
- Yes
- No
Required Question