Therapeutic Recreation Camp Counselor I

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic summer camp program as a counselor, where you will create a positive and enriching experience for children and teenagers with special needs. This seasonal role involves overseeing camp activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a fun environment. You'll engage with participants, implement behavior management techniques, and support their growth through active participation in games and programming. If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a difference in the lives of young campers, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older with experience working with children with disabilities.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rules are followed and oversee camp participants.
• Prepare facilities and equipment for camp activities.
• Administer First Aid and report any incidents.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Dependability

Responsibility

Education

Experience with children with disabilities

Experience with youth

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that all rules are followed by camp participants.
2. Oversees, directs and organizes camp participants.
3. Prepares facilities and equipment for camp activities.
4. Learns and implements positive behavior-management techniques.
5. Maintains clear and positive communication with supervisor, co-workers, parents, and camp participants.
6. Attends weekly field trips.
7. Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating camp activities.
8. Administers First Aid and reports injuries/accidents/illnesses to Summer Camp Director.
9. Serves as role model to camp participants and other staff.
10. 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 completes other duties as assigned. Reports directly to Camp Director, Assistant Director and TR staff.

Minimum Requirements:

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).