***Career From Here Hiring Event - Part-time Seasonal Summer Camp Positions - Parks & Recreation*** Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4776349) Apply  ***Career From Here Hiring Event - Part-time Seasonal Summer Camp Positions - Parks & Recreation*** Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Part-Time Job Number 24-02877 Department Department of Community Services Opening Date 01/02/2025 FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Walk-ins are welcome! Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gas South Convention Center 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 Please park in or near Parking Deck 1, entrance to the Convention Center is on level P3. This posting is for summer camp positions with Parks and Recreation. If you are interested in camp positions with Animal Welfare, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center or One Stop Buford, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/4769163/part-time-seasonal-summer-camp-positions-community-services?keywords=summer&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs) . Hiring Salary Range: (based on experience) Camp Directors: $19.00 - $21.00/hour Inclusion Counselors: $17.00 - $19.00/hour Camp Counselors: $16.00 - $17.00/hour Job Descriptions Camp Directors, Inclusion Counselors, and Camp Counselors are responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operations of summer camp; including the setup and cleanup of equipment and supplies for camp activities. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors, effective communicators with children and adults, and able to transition groups of children effectively. Camp staff must enforce rules and regulations; ensure attendance and camp records are completed; provide first aid as needed; maintain equipment and inventory; and report/manage discipline problems, accidents, and other incidents. Job Descriptions These positions will be assigned to one of the following locations: + Best Friend Park Gym + Bogan Park Community Recreation Center + George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center + Lilburn Activity Building + Mountain Park Activity Building or Depot Building + Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center + Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center + Shorty Howell Park Activity Building + Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center Specific responsibilities and minimum requirements for each position are listed below. Please note that there will be several days of MANDATORY training required of staff during the month of May 2025. These dates will be shared at time of interview. Hourly rate Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Essential Duties: Camp Directors: + Communicating all issues and concerns with Program Supervisor + Developing and implementing lesson plans + 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 + Monitoring camp staff attendance and work hours and completing and submitting time sheets + Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in various activities + Participating in staff and program evaluation + Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers + Supervising camp staff, interaction with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports Inclusion Counselors: + Communicating all issues and concerns to the Program Supervisor + Interacting with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports + Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities + Maintaining confidentiality of parents, children, and staff + Maintaining equipment and inventory + Orienting, monitoring and leading children in various activities + Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers + Working directly with campers who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities Camp Counselors: + Communicating all issues with the Camp Director and Program Supervisor + Helping to develop and implement lesson plans + Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities + Leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers + Maintaining equipment and inventory Minimum Qualifications Camp Counselors: + Must be at least 16 years old + CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp + Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred + Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills + Effective communicator with children and adults + Ability to transition groups of children effectively Camp Inclusion Counselors: + Must be at least 18 years old + Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license + CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp + Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children with special needs, or college coursework in special education or related fields + Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred + Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills + Effective communicator with children and adults + Ability to transition groups of children effectively Camp Directors: + Must be at least 18 years old + Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license + CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp + Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children + College level course work in recreation, health and wellness, elementary/secondary education, or a similar field of study is required + Must have supervisory experience + Experience or formal education of techniques employed in working with special needs specifically behaviorally challenged populations preferred + Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred + Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills + Effective communicator with children and adults; + Ability to transition groups of children effectively Physical Requirements The work involves direct involvement with day camp participants which typically requires bending, crouching, stooping, standing for long periods, 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. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/communityservices/parksandrecreation) . Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Part-time positions are only offered medical benefits if they work over an average of 29 hours a week for at least a year. 01 Which position(s) are you applying for? + Camp Counselor + Camp Inclusion Counselor + Camp Director 02 Are you available to work the entire summer season, including the mandatory training? You will be asked about additional required training dates during your interview and notified of the camp season dates for your specific site. + Yes + No 03 The Georgia Department of Labor laws regarding minors under the age of 16 require reduced work hours for these individuals. Are you under the age of 16? + Yes + No 04 Do you have a CPR certification? + Yes + No 05 Do you have a First Aid certification? + Yes + No 06 Describe your experience working in a day camp or similar, educational setting. If none, type N/A. 07 Describe your supervisory experience. If none, type N/A 08 Describe any previous experience working with or teaching children with special needs, or college course work in special education or related field. If none, type N/A. 09 Please indicate your location preferences below. Preference indication is not a guarantee of placement at the desired facilities. You may select more than one site. + No location preference + Best Friend Park Gym + Bogan Park Community Recreation Center + George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center + Lilburn Activity Building + Mountain Park Activity Building + Mountain Park Park Depot Building + Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center + Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center + Shorty Howell Park Activity Building + Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center 10 If you chose multiple locations, please indicate your top 3 choices by order of preference. Example: 1. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center 2. Lilburn Activity Building 3. Best Friend Park Gym Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com