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Mandatory Training: May 29 – June 1, 2018

Camp runs June 4, 2018 - July 27, 2018

(NO CAMP THE WEEK OF JULY 4TH)

Salary: $10.50 - $12.50 Hourly (Based on Experience)

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Operations maintains and operates the county's award-winning park system and provides high quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad-based needs of Gwinnett's diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life.

This position orients, monitors and leads children and counselors through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities. Candidates must be effective communicators with children and adults with the ability to transition groups of children effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children
College level course work in elementary or secondary education is required
CPR and First Aid certification is required prior to the first day of camp
Must be able to swim
Must have supervisory experience
Effective communicator with children and adults
Experience or formal education of techniques employed in working with special needs specifically behaviorally challenged populations preferred.

Incumbents will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing lesson plans
Orienting, monitoring and leading children in various activities
Leading children and counselors through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
Supervising and leading various activities, games and crafts for campers
Enforcing rules and regulations
Monitoring camp staff work hours and completing and submitting time sheets. Monitors attendance
Providing first aid treatment as necessary
Ensuring all attendance and camp records are completed
Supervising camp staff, interaction with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports
Participating in staff and program evaluation
Reporting and appropriately dealing with discipline problems, accidents, and other incidents
Communicating all issues and concerns with Program Supervisor

Physical Requirements:

The work involves direct involvement with day camp participants which typically requires bending, crouching, stooping, standing for long periods of time, considerable walking and may require intermittent lifting of objects of a minimum of 25 pounds. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather. Must be able to work the entire summer season. Must be able to swim.

Gwinnett County

Seasonal Summer Camp Director

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