Summer Camp Counselor For Athens County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

Job Title Summer Camp Counselor for Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis to fill positions as need arises. To apply, please complete the online application and attach requested documents.

For references, please include names and current contact information for three professional references. If taking classes during summer, please upload your class schedule.

For full consideration, please apply by 04/05/2024. The first round of interviews will be held in late April.

Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted until all positions are filled.

Positions will work at Beacon School, 801 W. Union Street in Athens, Ohio.

Posting Number 20161431STD Job Description

Summer Camp Counselors perform a variety of program activities including:

1.Implements typical camp activities for groups of children attending the summer camp (i.e. swimming, art, music, hiking, games, sports, field trips, outdoor activities, etc.). Actively participates with children during activities.

2.Ensures children follow camp rules to be outlined at staff training. Ensures safety of children while participating in camp activities.

3.Assists in preparing and serving meals and snacks.

4.Special Working Conditions: Physical intervention and assistance to ensure children can actively participate safely in camp activities is inherent to this job.

This includes assisting children with changing clothes, using the restroom, and eating and drinking. These tasks occasionally result in bruises, scrapes, etc. to the camp counselor. Working conditions may include exposure to blood borne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled at Ohio University or other university (Hocking College, University of Rio Grande, Ohio State University, Marietta College, etc.)

Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.

Must be available to work 8 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, during mandatory training week (Tentative dates: June 10th through June 14th).

Must be available to work 8 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, for the majority of camp dates (Tentative dates: June 17th through July 19th, days off on June 19th, July 1st through July 5th).

Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.

Successful applicants will be required to pass both state and federal background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with school-aged children with and without disabilities.

Department Kids On Campus Pay Rate

Starting at $12.00 per hour

Posting Open Date 02/26/2024 Posting End Date 05/05/2024 Job Category Student Hourly Planning Unit College of Health Sciences & Professions Work Schedule

See "Minimum Qualifications" above for schedules.

Campus Athens Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Cassie Fowler, fowlerc@ohio.edu Diversity Statement

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.

Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is a member of the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. www.ohwpawvherc.org

Employment Type Student part-time term

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