Salary will be based on qualifications.
Closing Date: Until filled or 60-day post

Job Details:
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is seeking an innovative, forward thinking, fun and flexible individual with the right combination of education and experience to fill a Summer Camp Counselor position. Embrace the organization’s vision of an equitable community for all and a sustainable community for the future; join in serving neighbors and building community.

SUMMARY
This is temporary, entry-level work teaching, instructing, and leading recreational activities, events, and programs of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) facilities.

Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on recreational instruction and activities, and leadership work of a temporary nature.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on the area of assignment:

• Assists in leading and monitoring summer camp activities and functions for children ages 5 through 18.
• Assists with developing and implementing summer camp activities and programs.
• Develops and teaches educational programs for various age groups at the assigned facility.
• Responsible for the care of the children/adults in the recreation programs to which they are assigned.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures, including compliance with health, safety, and building codes; enforces by informing the general public participants.
• Renders CPR/ first aid, according to level of training, in the case of an injury, and reports all injuries to the supervisor or his/her designee. Completes accident reports as required by policy.
• Distributes and collects equipment for games and activities.
• Assist in instructing various recreation programs.
• Ensures that equipment and materials are clean, safe, and in proper working condition; reports any damaged and unsafe equipment or required maintenance to the supervisor or his/her designee.
• Performs related clerical work, but not limited to, copying, answering telephones, providing information on center activities, and recording center attendance.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum sixteen (16) years of age or high school graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, and a minimum of six (6) months of experience volunteering, teaching, leading, or instructing children in an organized recreational or childcare setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Temporary Recreation Assistants assigned to a Teen Camp must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ability to pass Department of Children and Families (DCF) background check upon hire and as requested.
• Depending on the area of assignment, may be required to satisfactorily complete a Counselor in Training program.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses

• Depending on the area of assignment, a valid Florida driver's license may be required upon appointment.

Certifications

• American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Child, and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid is required upon appointment.

If assigned to a Department of Children and Families (DCF) Licensed Program:
Must complete the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training within 15 months of hire, take additional specialized DCF training courses, or have an education exemption. Must complete annual In-service trainings.

Please Apply using this link: https://cityofgainesville.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers