Educational Program Specialist

The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Educational Program Specialist

Posting date: September 27, 2017

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Position Title: The Educational Program Specialist

Location: Geogia FFA-FCCLA Center - Covington, Georgia

Job Description

Goals of this position:

•  conduct current camp programs
• Growth in participation of current camp programs
• Development of new camp programs
• Assist in the successful operation of the camp    

Job Duties

   Executing and improving educational programs

• wildlife camp
• horse camp
• BASIC training
• Adventure Camp
• Junior Counselors

    Executing and improving Summer Leadership Camp Team Programs

• Team Time
• Tuesday team program
• Thursday team program
• High Ropes
• Low Ropes Staff Training
• Team Captains
• Quiz

  Overseeing Camp Program Facilities

• Ropes Courses: Low, Highs, Mud Course
• Shooting Range and Equipment
• Fishing pond and equipment

  Public Relations

• Attend FFA and FCCLA events, chapter visits
• serve as a liaison for FCS/FCCLA conferences
• Attend other local fundraising banquets and build relationships
• Join and get involved with a local community service organization

  Serve as an assistant Camp Director

• serve as a caretaker that is on duty 24 hours a day all year
• serve groups
• help provide as atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp family
• other duties as assigned by the camp director

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• At least one year camp staff expirence
• Ability to supervise staff and campers
• Ability to meet the public
• Ability to plan, originate, organize, and carry out daily and special programs

Possible certification/training to be completed during employment:

• Certified Horsemanship Association - Basic Instructor Certification
• High Ropes Challenge Course
• Low Ropes Challenge Course
• Basic Camp Directors Course ( American Camping Association)
• Lifeguard/1st Aid/CPR/AED/Waterfront certification
• ServSafe
• Certified pool operator
• Others as needed

Compensation

• Negotiable salary based on experience
• Camp home with utilities included (except personal telephone)
• Meals provided when camp is serving
• Health Insurance after 90 days

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to :

Russel Towns, Camp Manager

rtowns@GaAgEd.org

Fax: 770-786-1774

Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center

720 FFA Road

Covington, Georgia 30014