Camp Counselor

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.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans’ preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.