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Space Camp Counselor

The purpose of this position is to provide specialized supervision, guidance, and instruction to camp attendees in a team setting. The Counselor will lead educational activities on topics such as the history of space and aviation programs and a variety of aerospace related topics, including, but not limited to, Mission Center Complex (MCC), Aviation Challenge (AC), Robotics, and Museum simulators. Counselors are ultimately responsible for ensuring trainees receive a quality, safe, and secure camp experience that reflects the Mission, Vision, and Spirit of the USSRC.
Educating and Instructing Trainees/Participants
  1. Conduct Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Mars, high-performance manned, and unmanned aviation simulations training, and ensure that trainees are adequately instructed in mission simulation positions and understand their roles in the overall mission.
  2. Provide knowledgeable explanations about a variety of space and aviation related subjects and perform lectures and briefings as assigned.
  3. Ensure that trainees are adequately instructed in all program contents and activities for a successful and enjoyable experience.
 
Supervising and Providing Care for Trainees/Participants
  1. Escort and accompany trainees at all times to scheduled activities, maintaining orderly behavior and a professional learning environment.
  2. Attend to any personal difficulties encountered by trainees, such as illness, contact with parents, loss of personal items, etc.
  3. Ensure transportation arrangements are confirmed through our transportation department and relayed to trainee.
  4. Serve as a positive professional role model for trainees. NO PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH TRAINEES allowed unless it is a life-threatening situation.
  5. Instruct, supervise and perform swimming/water activities.
  6. May serve as a lead in areas with unique requirements and specific job knowledge in USSRC programs.
  7. Perform other related duties as assigned.