Student Summer Camp Counselor - CPE

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The universitys beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Instructor to children. Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their camper group within activities and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
• Assure campers are always properly supervised.
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers.
• Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities.
• Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
• Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
• Assist in program areas such as waterfront, all camp activities, and arts and crafts.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
• Be alert to camper and staff needs.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the camp director or assistant director.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.
• Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful experience.
• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.
• Provide supervision for campers while campers are transported on campus shuttles and during scheduled field trips off camp property.
• Able to communicate and work with groups participating and providing necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations, and emergency procedures.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Must have a High School Diploma, College enrollment
• Other Required Qualifications: Must take mandated reporter training. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be certified in First Aid/CPR or be able to obtain certification. *We will provide this training, or you can obtain it independently. Must complete mandated reporter training.
• Required Experience: Experience teaching, working with, or instructing children.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Previous experience supervising children.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• ABILITIES:
• Ability to interact with all age levels
• Ability to relate to youths and adults in a positive manner
• KNOWLEDGE:
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas
• SKILLS:
• Understanding of the development needs of youth

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU. Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening