Summer Day Camp Counselor - Land O' Lakes Heritage Park

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

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Summer Camp Counselor, where you'll lead engaging activities for children aged 5-13. This role emphasizes recreation leadership, ensuring safety, and fostering a fun environment through games, sports, and crafts. You'll also be responsible for daily facility maintenance, making sure everything runs smoothly. If you're passionate about working with kids and enjoy a dynamic outdoor setting, this opportunity is perfect for you! Experience a rewarding summer while making a difference in the lives of young campers.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds and communicate effectively.
• Experience with children ages 5-13 in recreational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan various games, sports, crafts, and recreational activities.
• Ensure safety and perform daily facility maintenance.

Skills

Effective Communication

Recreational Leadership

Physical Fitness

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.

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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