Recreation Camp Leader – PT Position Available In Osceola, Florida

Recreation Camp Leader – PT 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Saint Cloud, FL Description The City of St. Cloud is seeking a motivated and creative individual to join our team as a Recreation Camp Leader . In this role, you’ll plan, direct, and coordinate a wide variety of recreation activities for youth camp programs, adapting activities to fit available facilities and the interests of participants. We’re looking for someone who embodies our core values of accountability, empowerment, innovation, and ownership to help create a positive and enriching experience for children in our community. Hours of work vary , so flexibility is essential. If you’re passionate about youth engagement and program development, apply today and help shape meaningful experiences that last a lifetime! Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Conducts registration. Accounts for funds collected. Offers a schedule of diversified programs of activities including competitive and non-competitive recreation activities. (Activities include: sports, games, arts and crafts, songs, drama, storytelling, trips and tours, etc.) Researches, recommends, purchases, receives and issues recreation equipment and is responsible for its use and maintenance. Inspects facilities and equipment, area, and issues reports concerning maintenance needs. Assists with interviews and recommends staff, trains counselors and volunteers. Assists with monitoring work hours reported and payroll time sheets. Assists with the direction of the camp staff daily. Assists with enforcing camp rules and is responsible for camper’s safe behavior and over all camp safety. Completes incident and accident reports, assists with contacting parents and informing them of any disciplinary issues. Assists with camp set-up and breakdown. Complies with department policies. Maintains camper’s daily attendance and activity reports and submits them to the office. Attends camp staff meetings Assists with monitoring and directing summer camp. Deals with minor parental issue. Performs related work as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) summer of camp recreation leadership experience or other recreation/physical education. Current First Aid Certification. Current CPR Certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary; reach with hands and arms and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to move; remain stationary; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; ascend and descent or balance; position self to crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mathematics:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Language Ability :

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to conduct oneself in professional manner.

Skill Requirement :

Skills working with young people and securing their adherence to rules, regulations and safe work practices.

Reasoning:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in writing, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions (heat and cold). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An Equal Opportunity Employer The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law. City of St. Cloud Benefits Package We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals. We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge. All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city’s benefits package, which includes: On-Site Employee Health Care Center – free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan Paid Vacation Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year) 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers- The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date). One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers. Medical and Dental Coverage Pension Plan Awards Programs Deferred Compensation Plan Discounted Automobile Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Flexible Work Schedules Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval Indianapolis Plan ( Police Officers ) Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City) Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City) Management Leave Sick Leave Bank available for all employees – for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract