Summer Recreation Counselor PT Seasonal

2026 Summer Recreation Camp Counselor DEPARTMENT: Parks & RecreationSALARY SCHEDULE: $20.18 an hour, PT SeasonalGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Temporary seasonal positions for the Summer Recreation Program. The employee must be able to organize and administer a variety of activities for the children who attend the Summer Recreation Program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Summer Recreation Counselor and Parks & Recreation Director.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Organizes, instructs and supervises a wide variety of activities, including team and individual games, free play, athletic contests, attending theme parks, and arts & crafts.Enforces Summer Recreation Program rules and regulations, maintains discipline, safeguards against accidents and instructs children in safe use of equipment.Provides for issuance and check-in of supplies and equipment; reports hazardous conditions, reports accidents and administers first aid when needed. Participates in staff meetings; assists in planning special events and provides information about programs to the general public. Assists in cleaning and maintaining the facilities.Performs related work as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of child education and teaching techniques as well as child recreational activities, athletics, and child supervision methods. Must have knowledge of basic first aid.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with city employees, participating children and family members. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Graduate or GED. Previous camp counselor and/or summer youth activities experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.LICENSES, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:Valid Class "E" State of Florida Driver's LicenseESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:Acceptable normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, depth perception, and texture perception (with or without corrective lenses)Acceptable hearing (with or without a hearing aid)Ability to communicate orally and in writing.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Requires work that involves sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations. The job risks exposure to extreme heat, and human body fluids and waste.

Created: 2026-04-02