NURSERY - CAMP COUNSELOR

GATE HR•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is seeking individuals to join their team at one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida. This historic property offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where people are considered the greatest asset. The role involves providing a fun and safe environment for members' children, assisting with craft events and programs, and potentially working at the Fitness Center Front Desk and performing locker room checks. The position requires a team player who can act as a leader and role model.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with staff.
Must be CPR Certified.
Must have 6 months experience working with children.
Customer service experience necessary.
Must have a basic knowledge of how to handle children, to include care, safety and entertainment.
Must be creative.
Must be a team player that takes initiative.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be able to work standing on feet for several hours at a time.
Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
Must be able to handle playing with many children at one time.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends and holidays.
Clothing must be in proper taste, crisp, clean, and in good repair, upon entering the property, including wearing name tag.
Demeanor must be professional and welcoming.

Responsibilities

Provide a fun and safe environment for members' children.
Assist in organizing monthly kids craft events and children's events and programs.
Administer CPR and first aid as needed.
Deliver top-quality service by knowing and using members' and their children's names.
Work at the Fitness Center Front Desk and perform locker room checks.
Act as a leader and role model to other staff team members.
Become proficient on all appropriate equipment and games and their safety features.
Ensure all side work is complete before opening.
Greet members and their children by name whenever possible.
Watch, entertain, and provide a safe environment for the children of members while their parents are exercising, at the pools, Café, Mansion, or playing tennis.
Work varied monthly and holiday children's events.
Keep the Cubs Den clean, organized, and safe for the children.
Check supplies and inform the supervisor of any needs.
Have members sign in their children, informing them of the cost per hour.
Ring in all Cubs Den charges to the member's numbers.
Answer the phone, forward calls, or take detailed messages and deliver to the appropriate person.
Learn the Point of Sale (POS) computer system and ring in all sales.
Sign in new members.
Provide group supervision of campers with attention to program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character, and skill development.
Help campers plan, carry out, and evaluate projects and activities.
Promote camper participation in all activities.
Assist campers with housekeeping chores.
Take turns with other counselors for various responsibilities.
Teach or assist with camp programs and encourage camper participation.