PT Camp Counselor

Overview CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities Responsibilities

• Supervise camper activities to ensure a fun, safe environment
• Execute weekly camp games, activities, on-campus field trips, crafts, etc.
• Correctly respond to any injury or emergency situations
• Provide encouragement to all participants in program
• Monitor camper drop-off and pick-up each day
• Fully participate in all camp games and activities, including swimming during pool time and belaying during climbing at the rock wall
• Handle camper disputes and other behavioral issues; accordingly, discipline as necessary
• Effectively communicate with parents and guardians throughout the camp day
• Promote a safe, learning environment for campers
• Be available for both morning, afternoon shifts, and periodically throughout the Fall and Spring semester.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Work within a non-smoking, physically active environment
• Other duties as required

Qualifications Minimum Requirements: [The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education and/or hands-on experience necessary to perform each essential responsibility.]

• Degree seeking student at UAB
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO) Certification
• Complete all other required training upon hiring: Safety Skills, Disability Support Services
• Certification, Emergency Evacuation Training Certification

Required Skills [The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential function.]

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer competency

Professional Competencies

• Ability to handle customer service issues as it relates to Camp activity
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants and professional staff
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively and efficiently

Work Environment and Physical Demands Work Environment and Physical Demands [The demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please indicate below where reasonable accommodation may be needed.) Work Environment

• Outdoor environment
• Office environment/fitness center environment
• Moderate to loud noise

Physical Demands

• Ability to withstand extended periods of time standing, jumping, swiftly moving, and other eneral physical movements inside and outside.
• May require hearing and talking.
• Ability to withstand extended periods of activity and communicating.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. on a regular basis
• Certain disability accommodations may be accepted