What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at Charlotte County BCC?
This is a seasonal recreational position and is responsible for the safety and well being of a group of children participating in programs at a recreation facility or County recreation program. Work involves leadership and instruction responsibilities to children.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Risk/Safety Conditions: The position requires some exposure to risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable diseases, etc.)
Physical Activities: Standing, walking,sitting, speaking, hearing, reading, bending,stooping ,pushing, pulling, lifting, digging ,reaching, climbing, and driving.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructs, monitors and leads children in games, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities.
- Organizes and conducts contests, tournaments, displays, and other group activities.
- Maintains the safety of assigned group of children at field trip locations and during transportation to and from field trip locations.
- Investigates and reports accidents as required by regulations.
- Performs cleaning and light maintenance of assigned group area.
- Responsible for the safety and security of children at a facility; maintains safe conditions at a facility.
- Prepares periodic and special reports.
- Sixteen (16) years of age
- Ability to read and write English
- Up to six (6) months of relevant experience
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience
- Knowledge of recreational activities, including games, sports, and other related activities.
- Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and enforcing department codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
- Ability to display a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work effectively with children and to resolve disputes with firmness and impartiality.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to move and set up equipment.
- Ability to perform physical activities that require stamina for long periods of time.
- Ability to work outdoors in seasonal temperatures.
Risk/Safety Conditions: The position requires some exposure to risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable diseases, etc.)
Physical Activities: Standing, walking,sitting, speaking, hearing, reading, bending,stooping ,pushing, pulling, lifting, digging ,reaching, climbing, and driving.
Salary : $16
