Seasonal Camp Counselor

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ArtsConnect

Kids Camp Assistant Counselor Job Description

The mission of ArtsConnect™ is to create an engaged and vibrant community with quality of life enhancements through the arts, community events, and parks and recreation.

ArtsConnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title:

Summer Art Camp Counselor

Supervisor:

ArtsConnect Camp Director, Laurie Rusnak

Position Purpose:

The ArtsConnect camp is an 8-week Art Camp accredited by the American Camp Association. In camp, children are empowered to make a difference through their art. The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for implementing lessons, leading and introducing projects, prepping materials, motivating campers, running games and assisting the Camp Director.

Pay:

$16 hour

Core Values:

ArtsConnect has established the following as its core values that employees are expected to follow and embody. These values include:

Integrity
Respect
Communication
Creativity
Teamwork
Accountability
Positive Attitude
Dedication to the Arts and Culture

Essential Job Functions:

Counselors will:

Attend required 3-day training prior to the start of camp.
Assist in camper drop-off and pick-up by parents/guardians.
Work with the Camp Director during camp hours, to implement art lessons and assist children with projects.
Motivate and inspire campers to be creative, expressive and respectful of one another’s thoughts and ideas.
Demonstrate necessary skills needed for campers to be successful and to complete each lesson.
Help plan and lead camp art activities, games, songs, and discussions.

Manage supplies by prepping for daily and weekly set-up and cleaning afterwards.

Participate in reflective assessment with Camp Director at the end of each day and week.
Supervise lunches and recess.
Communicating effectively as issues arise.
Maintain strong classroom management.
Be a positive role model for children.

Core Competencies:

Art Camp Counselors will:

Remain Composed - remains calm under pressure and does not become defensive or irritated in challenging situations; is mature, handles stress, and remains calm while handling crisis.

Utilize Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people, builds appropriate rapport and constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact when diffusing high-tension situations comfortably.

Mentor and Develop – provides teaching, mentoring, and motivation to camp participants; provides appropriate and timely positive feedback.

Conduct her/himself ethically – acts within the law and with integrity both on and off the job.

Required Qualifications:

Art Camp Counselors must be at least 18 years of age, must have a high school diploma, and must enjoy working with children. A desire to teach art to children and some undergraduate experience in education or the arts and/or taking care of children, in a summer camp program, daycare or childcare facility. Participants working toward an Art Education degree is ideal. A state-issued art education teacher license is extremely desirable, but not required.

Creativity and enthusiasm for Art and for working with children ages 7 - 13 will be essential to do this job. An understanding of how to lead and mentor multi-aged children is essential.

Reliable transportation is necessary.

Special Requirements:

Art CampCounselors should know how to properly and safely handle art tools, such as scissors, X-Acto type knives, glue, glue guns, paints, inks, and clay.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

While performing the duties of this position, Art Camp Counselors are frequently required to walk, stand, sit, see, talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and to reach with hands and arms. Counselors must be able to lift and carry between 15 and 30 pounds.

Art Camp Counselors must be able to hear to perceive information at least at normal spoken word levels. Must be able to see to perceive general surroundings and to supervise children. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close and distance vision (which may be achieved through glasses, lenses, etc.) and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to speak to communicate and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, to provide direction, and important information to others at normal spoken word levels.

Work Environment:

Art Camp Counselors will normally work in a camp environment with at least 25 children within an age range of 7 - 13, which will be, at times, noisy. Counselors will be required to participate in programs/camps which will occur in various environments.

Classification:

There are full-time and part-time hourly positions that is not exempt from the overtime requirements of the FLSA. These positions are seasonal (hours begin the end of May through the end of July) and does not entitle Counselors to unemployment compensation or benefits upon completion of each camp season.

Expected Hours of Work/Attendance Requirements:

Camp training will be 3 days, beginning after Memorial Day. Camp begins June 1 and ends July 31, totaling 8.5 weeks, including training. The normal hours for this position during camp are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the normal work week may vary depending on part-time or full-time status up to approximately 40 hours. Any overtime must be approved by the camp director.

Selection Process: A resume will be reviewed with a rating of education and experience. An oral interview will be conducted along with a motor vehicle records check, reference check, background investigation, and a copy of a teacher license (if available) will be submitted.

Modification of Job Description:

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between ArtsConnect and Art Camp Counselors and is subject to change by ArtsConnect as the needs of the organization and requirements of the job change.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and ArtsConnect employment application to the ArtsConnect Camp Director, Laurie Rusnak at lrusnakspringfieldtwp.org. An application and further information regarding camp can be found at https://www.theartsconnect.us/209/Camp-Instructors

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