CAMP COUNSELOR - STARTS JUNE 10TH

CAMP COUNSELOR - JUNE 10TH START

Overview

Provide specialized supervision, guidance, and instruction to camp attendees (trainees) in a team setting. Crew Trainers lead or support educational activities on topics such as the history of space, robotics/cyber, and aviation programs. They also lead and support activities in a variety of camp-related topics such as the Mission Center Complex (MCC), Aviation Challenge (AC), Robotics and Cyber Camp Programs, museum simulators, Space Camp program activities, Ropes Course Facilitator, Logistics/Camp Operations, and/or Airport transport and Extended Duration activities. Crew Trainers are ultimately responsible for ensuring trainees receive a quality, safe, and secure camp experience.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements of the Position

• Walking and climbing (stairs, hills, ropes, ladders, poles, and wooded terrain) to access simulators, ropes elements, and training areas.
• Standing for long periods (4-6 hours) or for the duration of shift instructing and operating simulators.
• Carrying and lifting equipment, supplies, and objects up to 50 pounds waist height.
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching to store & retrieve supplies, and operate simulators, ropes course elements, and camp activities.
• Seeing/sight, to present lectures and briefings and conduct instructional tours through the museum and other areas of the facility and campus.
• Talking and hearing to communicate with supervisors, guests, trainees, and employees in person and over the telephone. Must be able to clearly and effectively present safety briefings and instructional debriefs.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in hot summer temperatures (should not exceed 105° F heat index).
• Able to swim/teach in a water environment free from fear and/or anxiety.
• Must be able to operate astronaut training simulators, aviation/flight simulators, and ropes course elements free of fear or anxiety for the safety of our guests.
• Must be able to work a full shift based on the Center’s needs and the individual’s preference and availability.
• Understands and follows all Rocket Center policies and procedures.
• Is a positive role model: displays positive attitude, interest, and motivation to work with the trainees, other aerospace team members, and other departments.
• Participates in teamwork: effective and productive involvement with all Space & Rocket Center staff.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance; presents self in a highly professional manner to others.

The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.

The employee is responsible for working safely and keeping his/her workplace safe.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Travel Required: No

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must be at least 19 years old.

Education: Prefer a minimum of 20 hours completed college credit. Life and professional experience may substitute for required hours of education.

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience working with children in a structured environment (e.g., coaching, tutoring, teaching). Previous experience in a similar educational, instructional camp, space exploration work environment, or military experience is a definite plus. Must possess excellent communication and instructional skills and be a positive role model. Must exhibit strong leadership skills.

Experience:

Other Requirements

Specialization Requirements:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)