Summer Day Camp Counselor - Land O' Lakes Heritage Park

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.  Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

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.
 

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.
 

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.