SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM INTERNSHIP

 

Description

• This is a seasonal/temporary position with the Watson-Brown Foundation.

Duration:  May 28 – August 2, 2019

 

Location of Position: 

Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA

www.hickory-hill.org

www.watson-brown.org

 

Additional Information:  Franke Smith, [log in to unmask]

 

TO APPLY:

By February 28th, email or snail mail the following:

Cover Letter outlining why you are the best candidate for the position

Current Resume

Completed application form:  http://www.hickory-hill.org/education-1/#summer-camp

Email to: [log in to unmask]

Snail mail:  Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA  30824

 

Pay & Benefits:

•        $1600 per month, paid bi-weekly

•        Furnished cottage on-site, includes all utilities & laundry facilities

•        Wireless internet

•        2 uniform shirts

•        Internship credit can be arranged.

 

Do you enjoy working with children and spending time outdoors? We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselor who enjoys leading children through a variety of outdoor and indoor summertime activities. You will lead children between 10 and 17 years of age during weekly themed camps throughout the summer A typical day for Summer Camp Counselor could include:

• Participating in a friendly game of capture the flag

• Teaching kids how to grow plants

• Exploring the wonders of an archaeological excavation

• Building simple machines

• Educating kids about alternative energies

• Supervising a nature hike

• Interacting with parents and summer camp attendees to build lasting relationships

 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Continually keep campers active and engaged in fun and challenging activities while maintaining a safe environment

• Follow and execute activities according to pre-designed daily lesson plans

• Lead a group of up to 12 campers with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude

• Act as a role model to all children attending camp

• Interact with children, parents/guardians and co-workers in a professional manner at all times

• Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for camps

• Immediately report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors or abuse relating to youth

 

Minimum Qualifications

•        High School Diploma, currently enrolled in College or University

•        One year working in a camp environment or coaching/teaching children

•        US Citizen residing in the US

 

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• First Aid/CPR certification is helpful but not required

 

Other Requirements

Applicants must complete all state DECAL requirements within their first week of training:

• Criminal Background Check

• Drug screening

• All required vaccinations – MMR, Tetanus

• DECAL training modules

• Other training required by Watson-Brown

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