Part-Time Summer Camp Counselor

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Part-Time Summer Camp Counselor

Salary

$15.74 Hourly

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

2308

Department

Community Recreation Department

Opening Date

04/12/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Summary

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Part-Time Camp Counselor. The City has a population of 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America's sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The City Beautiful is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, recreating side-by-side throughout all city programs and facilities. The City, is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and autonomy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry. The Part-Time Camp counselors will be assigned to one of the following recreation faculties: Biltmore Tennis Center, Venetian Pool or the War Memorial Youth Center. This seasonal, part-time position is under the supervision of the Camp Coordinator, the Recreation Specialist and/or the facility of assignment Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor. This position is responsible for supervising, conducting and participating in activates, arts and crafts, field trips and special events for children of various ages in a recreational camp setting. The Part-Time Camp Counselor my also be called upon to assist with special events, answer inquires from the public and provide information on recreation events and activities.

• Supervise, conduct and actively participate in recreational activates, arts & crafts, field trips and special events.

• Prepare site and materials for recreation activities, arts & crafts and special events.

• Motivate program participants.

• Make visual and written counts of attendance of camp participates in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Maintain activity and attendance records in accordance with departmental and program procedures.

• Observe, enforce and comply with all polices, rules, regulations, laws and ordinances of the facility, the department and the City of Coral Gables.

• Maintain order and discipline of program participants and ensure that all safety precautions are observed and followed.

• Maintain supply and equipment inventory control. Issue, receive and oversee the use and care of recreation and/or facility supplies and equipment.

Please note that candidates selected for this position may be assigned to any of the following facilities: War Memorial Youth Center, Venetian Pool, Adult Activities Center or Tennis Center.

In addition, selected candidates will be required to attend a mandatory orientation on May 31, 2024 and June 1, 2024.

Qualifications

Must be 17 years of age or older at the time of hire.

Experience working with children of various ages in a recreation setting, desired.

Certification in an approved First Aid & CPR course preferred.

Additional Information

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

No benefits are applicable under this position.

01

Are you available to work Monday, June 10, 2024 through Friday, August 2, 2024?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you available for mandatory orientation on Friday, May 31, 2024 and Saturday, June 1, 2024?

• Yes

• No

  03

  The Community Recreation Department has multiple divisions: -Venetian Pool -Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center -Kerdyk Biltmore/ Salvadore Tennis Centers If selected for this position, in which division would you prefer to work?

• Venetian Pool

• Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center

• Kerdyk Biltmore/ Salvadore Tennis Centers

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Agency

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com