Camp Counselor (P/T Summer Season)

City of Haines City • Haines City, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Cultural Arts Coordinator and general supervision of the Head Camp Counselor, performs duties necessary to support the Recreation Division by implementing and actively participating in the summer youth camp programs, activities and events in a safe, friendly and fun environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications are required.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and group activities.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, campers, parents and/or guardians, businesses and the general public is essential.
• Ability to create, implement and oversee activities and events.
• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver license.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing, and background and credit checks.
• As part of the conditional offer of employment, all Summer Camp candidates selected for employment are required to go through an extensive background and criminal history check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) which may include a finger printing process.
• (Must be able to pass the State required background check for persons working with children.)
• This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

Nice To Haves

• Previous camp counselor and/or summer youth activities experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties necessary to support the Recreation Division by implementing and actively participating in the summer youth camp programs, activities and events in a safe, friendly and fun environment.
• Duties may include, but are not limited, implementing group and individual activities (e.g. crafts, games, songs, field trips, swimming, canoeing, etc.); attendance record keeping; incident reports; and keeping site clean.
• Responsible for enforcing all safety and emergency rules and procedures, to include assessing behavior and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED