Camp Counselors

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:

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience: 

• 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.

Working Conditions:  Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noises, odors,heights, and/or dust.

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.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.