Camp Counselor Seasonal - City of Lake Wales

(Please make sure that you complete your application through the City of Lake Wales web site:https://www.cityoflakewales.com/762/Job-Openings)

...DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) High school diploma or GED equivalent.

(B) One year recreation experience; or

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Knowledge of recreation equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program;

(B) Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment; Skilled in First Aid and CPR.

(C) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 16 years of age. Requires training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High School graduate and experience working with children preferred. Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 1 month of hire; CPR/AED/First Aid certifications. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License or Florida ID.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio; automobile; various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, basic office equipment, and telephone. Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Must be able to swim. Routinely works in outside weather conditions. Noise level in work environment is generally loud.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.