What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at City of North Port?
- Oversees a group of children in day camp setting and on field trips.
- Organizes, instructs and leads children in games, crafts, sports and other recreational activities in a safe manner.
- Works as a team member with other camp counselors.
- Enforces rules with patience and tact.
- Performs cleaning, such as sweeping, mopping, setting up and cleaning up of play areas.
- Ability to supervise and monitor children's activities.
- Knowledge in a variety of games and rules.
- Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety requirements of various athletic and recreational activities.
- Ability to coordinate and lead recreational programs and events.
- Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and policies.
- Ability to work varied hours.
- Ability to think clearly in emergency situations when necessary.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with campers, parents, other employees and the general public.
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.
Salary : $15 - $17
