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Temporary-Camp Nova Junior Counselor

Apply Now Job Number: 505220
Work Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Usch Camp Adm
Categories: Teaching - JK - 12

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Job Title: Temporary-Camp Nova Junior Counselor
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Temporary
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.
Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?: No  
Essential Job Functions: 1. Desire and ability to work with children both indoors and outdoors.
2. Willingness to participate in all daily camp activities with enthusiasm.
3. Demonstrate patience and self-control with campers and other staff.
4. Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
5. Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned.
6. Ability to assist and mentor volunteer junior counselors. Help ensure positive staff morale by leading by example and sustaining a positive attitude.
7. Inform Senior Counselor or Camp Administrators of any camper and/or staff problems or concerns.
8. Follow all camp rules and regulations, while setting a good example for campers and staff.
9. Be knowledgeable about camper's health conditions and dietary restrictions.
10. Ability to assist campers who may need some extra time acclimating to camp.
11. Ensure that all campers are actively participating in full camp experience. Provide opportunities for your campers, so that each camper has a positive camp experience.
12. Enforce camp safety rules and regulations.
13. Ability to work effectively with other counselors and staff.
14. Assist campers in carpool, both before and after camp.
15. Willing and comfortable with being in the pool and/or swimming with campers on a daily basis.
16. Ability to travel on field trips with campers.

Marginal Job Functions:  
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
Job Requirements: Must be able to work all summer: May 20-August 2, 2024
Required Certifications/Licensures:  
Required Education: Must have completed 10th Grade.
Major (if required):  
Required Experience: Minimum one year experience working with children.
Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience in camp or child-care program.
2. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
Is this a safety sensitive position? No  
Background Screening Required? Yes  
Pre-Employment Conditions:

 

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