What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR (Seasonal - Multiple Opportunities) position at Palm Beach County?
Seasonal work supervising children ages 12-14 through planning, organizing, and conducting a variety of summer camp activities and special events at recreation centers, parks, playgrounds, or related recreational areas, including field trips and associated facilities. Works directly with a group conducting sessions in arts and crafts, games, and sports. Maintains attendance records; conducts safety checks of the facility and equipment. Enters the water to monitor/oversee beach and pool campers; conducts program evaluations.
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) months of experience working with children in a summer camp/recreational/physical education program OR one (1) year of college-level course work (must specify 30-semester/45-quarter hours) in Recreation/Education/Health and Physical Education/closely related field AND two (2) months of experience working with children in summer camp/ recreation/physical education programs.
Necessary Special Requirements: Must pass a County Parks and Recreation swim test by demonstrating the ability to swim continuously for 25 yards in water at least 8 feet deep without a floatation device and without taking breaks or floating, prior to being hired. Must possess current First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Adult and Pediatric with Blood-borne Pathogens Certification prior to start of camp.
PREFERENCE FOR: Current FL Class B/C CDL with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements; current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid or recognized equivalent certification.
CREATE USER PROFILE in PBC Online Application System at www.pbcgov.jobs. PC Kiosks are available to create User Profiles during business hours, at PBC Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue, WPB, FL 33406.
Please Submit PDF/printout Of Profile Or Resume Directly To
Sarah Thompson, Recreation Programs Coordinator
Parks and Recreation/John Prince Park
2700 6th Avenue S,
Lake Worth, FL 33461
E-mail: SThompson@pbc.gov
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
No benefits are offered for seasonal positions.
Must pass a Level 2 background check prior to appointment.
THESE ARE AT-WILL POSITIONS.
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) months of experience working with children in a summer camp/recreational/physical education program OR one (1) year of college-level course work (must specify 30-semester/45-quarter hours) in Recreation/Education/Health and Physical Education/closely related field AND two (2) months of experience working with children in summer camp/ recreation/physical education programs.
Necessary Special Requirements: Must pass a County Parks and Recreation swim test by demonstrating the ability to swim continuously for 25 yards in water at least 8 feet deep without a floatation device and without taking breaks or floating, prior to being hired. Must possess current First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Adult and Pediatric with Blood-borne Pathogens Certification prior to start of camp.
PREFERENCE FOR: Current FL Class B/C CDL with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements; current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid or recognized equivalent certification.
CREATE USER PROFILE in PBC Online Application System at www.pbcgov.jobs. PC Kiosks are available to create User Profiles during business hours, at PBC Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue, WPB, FL 33406.
Please Submit PDF/printout Of Profile Or Resume Directly To
Sarah Thompson, Recreation Programs Coordinator
Parks and Recreation/John Prince Park
2700 6th Avenue S,
Lake Worth, FL 33461
E-mail: SThompson@pbc.gov
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
No benefits are offered for seasonal positions.
Must pass a Level 2 background check prior to appointment.
THESE ARE AT-WILL POSITIONS.
