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.
Supervising and Providing Care for Trainees/Participants
Educating and Instructing Trainees/Participants
- 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.
- Provide knowledgeable explanations about a variety of space and aviation related subjects and perform lectures and briefings as assigned.
- 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
- Escort and accompany trainees at all times to scheduled activities, maintaining orderly behavior and a professional learning environment.
- Attend to any personal difficulties encountered by trainees, such as illness, contact with parents, loss of personal items, etc.
- Ensure transportation arrangements are confirmed through our transportation department and relayed to trainee.
- Serve as a positive professional role model for trainees. NO PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH TRAINEES allowed unless it is a life-threatening situation.
- Instruct, supervise and perform swimming/water activities.
- May serve as a lead in areas with unique requirements and specific job knowledge in USSRC programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.