What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Camp Counselor position at City of North Port, FL?
Salary : $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : North Port, FL
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 201401774
Department : Parks and Recreation Department
Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025
General Description
This is a seasonal position interacting with school age children (ages 5 thru 14) and Summer Camp Counselors in a day camp program. A Head Camp Counselor will serve as a role model, demonstrating dependability, enthusiasm and creativity and providing direction to Summer Camp Counselors in their daily duties.
Essential Job Functions
- Lead Summer Camp Counselors and participants in day camp setting and on field trips.
- Assist Summer Camp Counselors in planning and implementing activities and projects.
- Assist Summer Camp Counselors with timely resolution of participant conflicts and provide behavior management techniques.
- Promote and encourage camper participation in daily activities.
- Enforce policies, rules and safety regulations.
- Provide observations and feedback for Summer Camp Counselor evaluations.
- Monitor camp inventory and perform general housekeeping duties.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Associate's Degree in Recreation, Education or related field plus minimum three (3) years of relevant work experience in recreation or education.
A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses and Certifications :
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Prefer certification in CPR and / or first aid.
Emergency Response Responsibility
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Hiring Range Statement
Please note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.
Veterans Preference Statement
The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action / ADA / Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
The City of North Port does not offer benefits to temporary employees.
Salary : $18 - $20
