Summer Day Camp Counselor - Veterans Memorial Park

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to lead and inspire children in a fun and safe environment. This role involves planning and facilitating a variety of engaging activities such as games, crafts, and sports for children aged 5 to 13. Ideal candidates will possess strong recreational skills and leadership abilities, ensuring a memorable summer experience for all participants. Join a team that values safety, creativity, and community spirit while making a positive impact on young lives. If you are passionate about working with children and enjoy outdoor activities, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and lead recreational activities for children.
• Perform daily facility maintenance and manage equipment.

Skills

Recreational skills

Leadership ability

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.

Candidates must have recreational skills and leadership ability. Ability to plan and lead various games, sports, crafts, drama, music, and recreational activities. 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.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021