Counselor - Camp; PT Seasonal

Job Benefits

As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost.

• Support and assist the camp instructors with daily lesson plans, projects and supervision of children.
• Work closely with administrative staff to create, help develop, lead and implement programming and activities.
• Prepare and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
• Oversee various program activities and promote recreation and sports skills through fun, safe and diverse activities.
• Be consistent with enforcing policies and procedures.
• Make connections with campers and develop meaningful relationships.
• Show enthusiasm and encourage campers to get involved in all camp activities while respecting the equipment, facilities, and personal property.
• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist with personal and/or health problems; discuss with the camp director and/or parents when appropriate.
• Eat lunch with campers and ensure the eating area is clean.
• Recognize and respond to problems as they arise.

• HS/GED.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Available to work every day during the camp season beginning June 21 to August 19, 2022:
• Session A:
  June 21 through July 22, 2022
• Session B:
  July 25 through August 19, 2022
• Session A & B:
  June 21 through August 19, 2022

• Adaptability
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  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Building Trust
  :
  Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Customer Focus
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  Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
• Decision Making
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  Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

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