Summer Day Camp Counselor - J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex

Bellevue College; New Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Summer Camp Counselor, where you'll lead exciting activities for children aged 5-13. In this role, you will ensure safety, plan engaging games and crafts, and maintain a fun environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while enjoying the great outdoors. If you have a passion for recreation and leadership, this is the perfect summer job for you. Don't miss your chance to be part of a recognized top workplace while creating unforgettable memories for children!

Qualifications

• Candidates must have recreational skills and leadership ability.
• Ability to plan and lead various games and activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and lead games, sports, and crafts for children.
• Perform daily facility maintenance and related tasks.

Skills

Recreational skills

Leadership ability

Planning and leading games

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR!

Responsible recreation leadership work at a County recreation complex or summer recreation program site. Working with a group of children (ages 5-13) on a daily basis, ensuring safety, planning and leading various games, sports, crafts, drama, music, and recreational activities, as well as daily facility maintenance. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidates must have recreational skills and leadership ability.
2. Ability to plan and lead various games, sports, crafts, drama, music, and recreational activities.
3. Ability to perform daily facility maintenance.

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalency preferred. A comparable amount of directly related experience MAY be substituted at the County's discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Valid CPR and First-Aid certifications preferred.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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