NOW HIRING for SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR POSITIONS!

Pay: $13.79/hr.
Martin County Parks and Recreation Department
Jensen Beach Location 34957
Must be able to pass criminal background and drug test
Multiple locations available: Jensen Beach and Stuart

This position requires a background working with youth and experience working around children.

SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, the purpose of this position is to supervise children and participants in recreational programs and to provide general support for recreational activities at County recreation facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizes and monitors groups of children in afterschool and summer camp programs; responsible for the care of all children in programs assigned to.
Monitors recreational activities at recreation facilities. Enforces rules and regulations and proper facility usage, enforces by informing the general public and participants.
Assists with set up and break down of events and activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to monitor and instruct children in assigned recreational programs.
Ability to manage a group of children in assigned care.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and safety precautions related to recreational activities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in monitoring activities and programs for children, monitoring children, and/or monitoring parks and recreation facilities. The County may institute an educational milestone plan.
Experience in physical education, special recreation, and summer camp, after school programs, youth services, childcare, sports coaching, preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have reliable transportation; a valid Florida Driver’s License is preferred.
First Aid and CPR certification required within the first six (6) months of hire and maintain same certifications as a condition of continued employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Essential Physical Activities: Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of 10 to 25 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
Involves frequent interaction with children and people.

Relevant experience: summer camp counselor, childcare, youth sports, coach, teacher, day care, elementary education, tutoring, homework helper, cheerleading, gymnastics, soccer, elementary school, homework helper, teacher assistant, arts and crafts, YMCA sports assistant, boys and girls club, after school programs, nanny, babysitting, nursery volunteer

Seasonal / Summer Childcare positions (Full Time)