Summer Camp Counselor

City of Parkland; Parkland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Parkland is looking for a seasonal Camp Counselor responsible for organizing and teaching recreation activities for children and teens. Key duties include supervising camper activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a positive, engaging environment while promoting youth development throughout the camp session.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Required certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• One year of child care experience or summer camp counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and organizes recreation activities for youth.
• Responsible for camper safety and welfare.
• Maintains health and safety standards throughout camp.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Patience

Leadership

Good Judgement

Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Child Care Experience

Job description

This is a seasonal position responsible for organizing and teaching of recreation activities for children and teenagers. This work is performed under the supervision of the Camp Supervisors.

• Supervises and organizes games and activities for campers in their assigned group during camp hours.
• Applies basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
• Responsible for supervising campers at all times.
• Escorts campers using different forms of transportation (i.e., walking, bus).
• Is aware of and implements safety guidelines.
• Takes responsibility for the quality of the supplies, equipment and materials.
• Maintains high standard of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• High level of professionalism when interacting with parents and guardians.
• Supervises the orderly arrival and departure of campers.
• Represents camp positively when interacting with the public.
• Required to attend all camp functions including orientation, trainings, open house, and duration of assigned schedule.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 17 years’ of age
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or able to obtain and provide evidence of prior to the first day of orientation
• One (1) year of child care experience, or experience as a Summer Camp Counselor for at least one (1) full Summer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to commit to the entire 7 week camp program
• Ability to attend all mandatory camp training dates and camp open house 1 week prior to the start of camp
• Ability to work up to 40 hours a week
• Ability to communicate well with participants, parents, other staff and the general public
• Ability to exercise initiative, interpret and apply laws, ordinance, rules, regulations, and safety and health standards
• Ability to change planned activities in a moment's notice
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to set a good example for campers to encourage sharing, clean up, and good sportsmanship
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to be patient and calm in a high stress environment
• Ability to teach and coach campers in planned activities indoors and outdoors
• Ability to exercise good judgement, self-control, and demonstrate enthusiasm
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations

• Work environment is typically performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position.
• The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in hot, humid, or rainy weather.
• Must be able to constantly stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, walking, and running.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.