General Information

Employment Dates: 

• The 2019 summer term dates are May 5 to July 26, 2019. 

Salary

• First year staff who complete training will receive a salary of $320 per week. ($330 for second year staff, $340 for third year staff)
• Weekend pay will be paid hourly at a rate of $8 per hour for first year staff, ($8.25 for second year staff, $8.50 for third year staff)
• The full weekly salary applies only to staff who complete training. A staff member that does not complete training may receive a reduced weekly salary. 

Completion of Contract

• Staff will receive pay for the first week of staff training if they complete all terms of the contract, including following policies and expectations throughout the summer term. 

Staff Training (May 5-10, May 13-17, June 28-30)

• Staff are expected to attend all of training. Some exception will be made for final exams, but staff should attempt to have exams completed before training starts. 
• Staff members will not receive pay during the first week of Staff Training, but will receive pay for this week at the end of the summer term IF staff completes training and completes all terms of the contract, including following policies and expectations throughout the summer term. 

Time Off

• Time off is permitted during the summer term but must be approved prior to Staff Training. Exception is given for medical emergencies.
• Staff will not be paid for any time off. 

Weekends

• Staff are expected to work a minimum of one weekend during the summer term, in addition to the June Training weekend. 

Location

• There are two FFA-FCCLA Centers in Georgia. Staff may be assigned to either location for a given week based on program needs. 
   

Purpose 

There are two major purposes for this program: 

1. Intensive leadership development of staff. Staff will be offered the tools to be successful in their career. 
2. Investment in campers. Staff should keep the development of campers the primary focus, just as teachers must remain focused on the student development.

We have two ways we impact campers: 

A. Our staff directly impact campers by serving them, providing excellent programming, being a role model, and interacting with them. 

B. During SLC our staff work to foster the relationship between student and teacher so that the teachers can impact them for the entire year. 
 

Expectations

Work Ethic

• Work hard, taking pride and giving the best possible effort at all times.

Attitude 

• Be positive and maintain an attitude that reflects the camp purpose.

Respect 

• Respect leaders, other staff, campers, teachers, and the camp. 

Example

• Set a positive example in attitude, language, and behavior for campers. 

Professional Relationships with other staff

• Maintain professional relationships with other staff. 

Professional Relationship with Campers

• Maintain professional interactions with campers, comparable to a teacher/student relationship.

Team 

• Maintain behavior, language and an attitude that build the team, not divide it. Avoid creating drama, spreading rumors, and other negative actions. 

Be on time

• Be on time throughout the summer.

Rules

• Follow all policies. 

Social media 

• As a representative of the camp, use social media responsibly. Posts should not reflect negatively on the camp. Avoid posts with vulgarity, alcohol, or any behavior that a camper or camper's parents should not see.                                          

Alcohol

• Alcohol and/or drugs on camp property result in immediate dismissal. Refrain from drinking alcohol during the summer, including weekends. 

Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco

• Refrain from smoking, vaping or any use of tobacco in the presence of campers. 

Dress Code

• Follow the Staff dress code

Cell Phones

• Leave cell phones in the cabins. Any exceptions must be approved in advance by administrative staff.

Safety

• Take an active role in the safety of the campers and staff at all times. 
• Have permission to use camp vehicles and camp equipment, and use them safely. 
• Receive prior permission to leave the property or have any visitors. 
• Report any incidents, safety issues, or harassment 
   

Rules that will result in immediate dismissal:

• Alcohol on camp
• Use of drugs
• Illegal activity
• Inappropriate relationships with camper
   

Disciplinary Action and Termination

The staff program is designed as an intensive leadership program. Staff will be held to high standards similar to a teaching career due to their leadership positions with campers. Failure to follow the standards may result in warnings, disciplinary action, and/or termination. Employees in the state of Georgia are "At Will" employees, which means an employee can be dismissed by an employer for any reason, and without warning, as long as employment law is followed. Staff can be certain that camp administrative staff will make every effort to invest in the success of the staff.