Seasonal - Summer Camp Director and Camp Counselor
City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Seasonal Summer Camp Director
Program Start Date: June 1, 2026
Training Date: June 8, 2026
Program End Date: July 24, 2026
These positions will oversee total operations of camp or deliver educational based summer camp activities at several locations. May serve as the Site Leader and correspond with parents as necessary. Work may require some outdoor activities.
Oversee total operations of camp.
Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
Communicate with parents regarding camper registration.
Supervise and direct PT Camp Counselors.
Teaches prepared lesson to school-aged children.
Adjusts lesson to be age appropriate.
Sets up materials for activities.
Prepares and plans for upcoming lessons.
Performs related work as required.
Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor
Must be able to implement summer camp programs recreational and educational activities through lesson plans.
Supervises participants, primarily school-age children, in playground or recreation center activities including literacy, math and science educational activities, games, sports, tournaments, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, entertainment, and field trips.
Demonstrates and observes the use of equipment and materials needed for activities and maintains assigned equipment.
Explains and enforces safety procedures and rules.
Administers emergency first aid.
Assists in the maintenance and preparation of required records on activities and participants.
Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years' related experience preferably as a coordinator or supervisor of a child care program.
Must have a minimum of one year of related experience working with children, or any acceptable combination of education and experience.
Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services.
Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid course which will be provided (date to be determined).
Must be 18 years or older.
Preferred Skills
Experience managing 2-8 staff members.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in a summer camp environment.
Application A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Oversee total operations of camp.
Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
Communicate with parents regarding camper registration.
Supervise and direct PT Camp Counselors.
Teaches prepared lesson to school-aged children.
Adjusts lesson to be age appropriate.
Sets up materials for activities.
Prepares and plans for upcoming lessons.
Performs related work as required.
Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor
Must be able to implement summer camp programs recreational and educational activities through lesson plans.
Supervises participants, primarily school-age children, in playground or recreation center activities including literacy, math and science educational activities, games, sports, tournaments, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, entertainment, and field trips.
Demonstrates and observes the use of equipment and materials needed for activities and maintains assigned equipment.
Explains and enforces safety procedures and rules.
Administers emergency first aid.
Assists in the maintenance and preparation of required records on activities and participants.
Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years' related experience preferably as a coordinator or supervisor of a child care program.
Must have a minimum of one year of related experience working with children, or any acceptable combination of education and experience.
Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services.
Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid course which will be provided (date to be determined).
Must be 18 years or older.
Preferred Skills
Experience managing 2-8 staff members.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in a summer camp environment.
Application A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make info@governmentjobs.com a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
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