Counselor P/T - SUMMER

City of Hialeah Municipal Government

1d•$14 - $50

About The Position

The Counselor assists the Camp or Site Director in overseeing the daily day to day operations of all camp or facility activities. In the absence of the Camp Director or Site Director or senior full-time staff, the Counselor assumes all duties and responsibilities of the program.

Requirements

Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to implement curriculums and provide instruction to participants
Ability to work with participants, including children and/or persons with disabilities, in an active environment.
Attend required training sessions to implement program components.
Must have high school diploma general education degree.
Must have completed the 55-hour childcare training courses verified by childcare training transcript.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the city of Hialeah after school program and or summer camp, the special population center, or other ECS division or recreation program preferred.
Preferred state of Florida Director credential.
Any combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Implement daily programs and activities under the direction of the Camp or Site Director for all program participants.
Communicate with parents/guardians.
Uphold all City of Hialeah policies and procedures including those related to safety and risk management.
Maintain daily attendance records on all participants.
May supervise recreation leaders.
May supervise groups of participants.
Plans and prepares a creative learning environment.
Maintain and clean program areas.
Establish and maintain good relationships with parents and staff.
Plan for special events and activities.
Plan and schedule activities in compliance with budget and grant guidelines.
Assume responsibility of day to day operations in the absence of the Camp or Site Director or senior full-time staff.
Perform any other tasks assigned.