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After School Counselor
Wieuca Road Baptist Church (Camp Wieuca)
Atlanta, GA
Job Details
Part-time
Estimated: $16,000 - $22,000 a year
Qualifications
- CPR Certification
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
Full Job Description
Camp Wieuca is a ministry branch of Wieuca Road Baptist Church. Our purpose is to provide children with an engaging and nurturing Christian environment. We strive to show our campers a Christ-like example through growing relationships and fun, meaningful experiences.
We are currently hiring After School Counselors for the school year. This position will report to the Camp Director and is typically a college aged student that may be looking for a fun, rewarding after school job!
- COVID-19 Update: Due to schools beginning the 2020-2021 year virtually, our operating hours will be slightly different at this time and will return to our standard afternoon hours once that is possible. Counselors will assist campers with their virtual school work.
Work Hours: Due to virtual school, operating hours will be from 11:15 - 5:30 p.m. at this time. Standard afternoon hours are 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- You can apply to work all 5 days a week or can apply to work certain days depending on your class schedule.
- This year, we will operate starting on August 17, 2020, and will be closed on all major school holidays.
Main Responsibilities:
Develop activities for campers; supervise and participate during activities
Lead prepared Bible lessons enthusiastically
Supervise and help children complete homework assignments
Provide structure and direction for campers, making sure campers are safe, secure and having fun
Have strong group management skills and understand age appropriate discipline methods
Be familiar with many game ideas and possess an energetic approach to the job
Have little or no need for direct supervision from head staff
Be highly mature, adaptable, diplomatic, and caring
Remain calm and non-anxious, even in the midst of stressful situations
Have an ability to learn and be able to follow instructions from head staff
Keep the facility clean and organized every day
What skills and experience you should have:
As a faith-centered environment, we hope that you will have a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Prior related childcare experience preferred
Discretionary judgment and maturity accompanied by effective problem analysis and resolution skills in a loving and nurturing manner
A team player with the ability to cultivate a team spirit within the camp staff
CPR/First Aid certification & knowledge of first aid a plus
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, sit for periods and move with the kids