Summer Camp Counselor

Cornerstone of Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assisting with the Camp Directors to run Camp Discovery Summer Camp Program for the duration of summer. The successful candidate is a highly motivated, creative, and energetic individual who wants to make a difference in people’s lives and in our community.

Requirements

• This job requires a clear level II background check.
• References required.
• Applicant must have reliable transportation to ensure they make it to camp on time.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience working with youth.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have clean background screening (level 2)

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition.
• Perform specific scheduled assignments, including but not limited to, swimming, arrival and / or departure, and lunch duty.
• Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
• Work cooperatively with all program staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional or behavioral differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in / out forms, behavior / incident / accident reports, as appropriate).

What This Job Offers

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