TES Alabama 4-H Center Summer Camp Counselor - Military Veterans

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES2569P

Home Org Name

ACES Support 4H Center

Division Name

AL Cooperative Extension System

Position Title

TES Alabama 4-H Center Summer Camp Counselor

Estimated Hours Per Week

40

Anticipated Length of Assignment

1.5 - 2 Months

Job Summary

This is a limited term, seasonal position.

Need something fun to do this summer? Come down to the 4-H Center for the best summer camp around!! Swimming, paddle boarding, high ropes, and MORE it is sure to be a blast!! You get paid as well as room and board!


Training/Educational opportunities: 10- day extensive staff training on all programs provided at the center (high ropes, water activities and more); Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR.

4-H Summer Camp strives to instill the values of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health through belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery in the lives of all who come to camp.

Spend your summer at the beautiful Alabama 4-H Center, a full-service conference facility nestled within 264 acres of beautiful forestland on Lay Lake in Columbiana. Counselors in conjunction with ACES employees and volunteers lead campers (ages 9-18) through a variety of games, sports, nature classes, water activities and team-building activities in a safe and natural setting.

• All applicants must be 19 years of age or older before May 1st.
• Lifeguard Certification is required (lifeguard training offered during counselor training if needed).
• CPR Certification is required (CPR training offered during counselor training if needed)
• Ability to learn to safely facilitate High Ropes Elements (Climbing wall, Giant Swing, Clover Hop).
• Ability to lift up to 50 -80 pounds (for water rescues and belaying on high ropes)
• Ability to work outside throughout the day to facilitate activities
• Ability to facilitate small watercraft classes (paddleboard, kayaking)
• Must have a great attitude and a passion for working with youth!
• Must have a passion for working with youth!
• Fun, energic attitude!

You get paid $400/week as well as are provided room and board!

Required pre-training weekend dates are March 7 - 9 and April 11 - 13. Room and board provided during trainings. Extensive training starts May 15, summer camp runs May 28 - July 2. There is the potential to stay on and help work in July depending on staff needs.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

Essential Functions

Plans, supervises, and monitors activities in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines for seasonal recreation/camp programs.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$10.00/hour

Work Hours

7:45a.m.-4:45p.m. (hours may vary)

City position is located in:

Columbiana

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Date

10/24/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49457

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Other

Supplemental Questions

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