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7292 - Camp Counselor 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Description

CITY OF WINTER GARDEN

Classification Description

Job Code: 7292

Pay Level: 101

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:     Camp Counselor                                                            

DEPARTMENT:                     Recreation                                                                     

FLSA Status:    N

Union Status:  N/A

SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

“We make every customer feel important and cared for, find creative solutions with a can-do attitude, and follow the Winter Garden Way.”

 

SERVICE STANDARDS

* Ownership * Responsive * Respectful * Professional

Provide service delivery that will create service wins for both our internal and external customers.

 

WORK OBJECTIVE

 

Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and Camp Coordinator, will create, lead and implement activities for children ages 5 to 13 in the Day Camp program.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the work performed. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

 

  • Must be an energetic, safety conscious role model to school age children.
  • Program & lead activities and projects in a variety of areas including music, sports, crafts and outdoor games.
  • Must instruct groups of children in age appropriate activities.
  • Create lesson plans; prepare materials and plan activities, games and projects.
  • Supervise campers, ensuring constant safety and program quality.
  • Participate actively with children ages 5 to 13.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Candidates should be comfortable working with children between the ages of 5 – 13.  Counselors should be creative and able to improvise fun at any given time.  Good judgment, maturity and patience are all a must in this position.  CPR/First Aid preferred but not required.  High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.  18 years & older preferred.

 

Exceptions to the minimum qualifications must be reviewed by the Human Resources Director and approved by the City Manager prior to job offer.

           

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

  • Knowledge of games, sports and activities for children.
  • Knowledge of teaching/leading groups of children ages 5 to 13.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, speak in front of large groups and lead activities for children ages 5 to 13.
  • Ability to work well, be flexible and provide support to all other camp staff.
  • Ability to maintain proper records and lesson plans for the duration of the summer.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and basic written instructions.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, running, swimming, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 25 pounds).

 

The City of Winter Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Winter Garden provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

 

I have read and understand this classification description and hereby certify that I am qualified to perform this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Rev. 08/21/2012

 
Position Requirements

See job description

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal  
Position Camp Counselor  
Close Date 3/23/2018  
Location City of Winter Garden  
About the Organization  
Salary Range $9.00/hr 


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