Summer Camp Counselor - Arlington Park

City of Sarasota • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • $15

About The Position

Summer Camp Counselors oversee campers and lead all camp-related activities within the Summer Camp which is a ten-week day-camp for children between the ages of 6 and 12.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background investigation including fingerprinting
• Must be at least 16 years old at time of application.
• Must be full-time student or possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to successfully complete CPR and First Aid Certification training.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and games for youth.
• Must be able to assist in the development of daily and weekly camp activity schedules and then follow the schedule once it is developed; flexibility to make adjustments as needed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the campers.
• Ability to project enthusiasm towards camp participants, keeping children engaged and encouraging them to take part in all games and activities.
• Must be safety conscious and able to remain alert for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable dealing with children daily.
• Must have a friendly customer service attitude.
• Willingness to be outside all day.
• Creative thinking.
• Willingness to follow the directions of the Supervisor, Recreation Facilities and Lead Counselors.
• Ability to respond courteously, tactfully and effectively to the participants in the program, to parents and to all City staff

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience supervising children in a summer camp, educational, recreational or day care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make the camp a fun place to be, helping to devise and plan games and activities.
• Supervise cleaning and meals.
• Help provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers
• Help campers resolve conflicts.
• Develop and lead activities and games.
• Participate in informal and formal activities with campers.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings and adhere to employment rules of the City.
• Act as a positive role model for campers.
• Maintain accurate records of camper incidents, illness and injury.
• Communicate with Lead Counselors and suggest conflict resolution strategies.
• Attend field trips and special activities with campers, provide camper supervision and ensure their safety.
• Communicate any problems or concerns to the appropriate counselor or activity leader.
• Keep group check-in/out area clean and in a neat, orderly fashion at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a Lead Counselor.

Benefits

• The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com.

What This Job Offers

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