Camp Counselor

Full Time
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
$14 an hour
Posted Today
Job description

HOURS

Shifts available 7:45am-1:00pm, 8:00am-1:30pm, 1:00pm-6:00pm and 1:30pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Vesta Property Services provides property management and related services to developers of planned unit communities and residential associations. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Vesta offices are strategically located throughout the Sunshine State. Vesta employs over 1,500 trained and educated professionals providing a wide spectrum of services to residents of more than 300,000 homes in over 800 communities.

SUMMARY

Camp counselors are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe and fun environment in designated locations. Expected to supervise assigned group of students grades K-5 at a time. This is a rewarding position as you will help children learn and grow through engaging hands-on activities, homework and outdoor recreation time.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

1. Supervise and maintain responsibility of assigned group of children.

2. Follows provided schedule and creates a positive atmosphere where children engage in preplanned age-appropriate enrichment activities.

3. Maintain quality of program supplies and work closely with the Program Director to ensure all supplies are readily available when needed.

4. Assist with opening and closing procedures including walk throughs of areas utilized to ensure environment is safe and free of any potential hazards.

5. Reflect a professional manner while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive attitude with parents.

6. Be able to communicate and enforce program rules and expectations in a positive way.

7. Carry and maintain binder that includes the essentials to be prepared for any occurrence. (Including but not limited, roster sheets, parent contact information, allergy list (if any) and mini first aid kit.)

8. Report any incidents and/or accidents to Program Director immediately.

9. Follow proper sign out procedures ensuring children leave with the appropriate verified adult.

10. Must be willing to participate in or supervise outdoor recreation activities. (Weather pending)

11. Attends all staff meetings and trainings when required.

12. Preforms all other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

2. Thoroughness.

3. Collaboration Skills.

4. Communication Proficiency.

5. Leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job may operate in a recreation center, park, or residential facility. Some hours will be spent outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must have the ability to lead camp activities, including but not limited to, walking, hiking, swimming, and physical games, etc.

Must be able to regular lift 20 pounds and occasionally more.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Childcare: 1 year

2. First Aid Certification (Preferred)

3. CPR Certificate (Preferred)

4. Must have minimum 1 year experience in working with youth

5. Highschool diploma or equivalent

6. Must be 18 years or older

7. Ability to motivate youth, provide a safe and fun environment and resolve/manage any behavior challenges.

8. Must have reliable transportation

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working at Vesta Property Services and its family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Vesta benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to descript the principle functions of the job and should not construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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