Summer Recreation Counselor Position Available In Broward, Florida

General Statement of Job Under general supervision assists in providing leadership and coordination of scheduled programs and activities designed for children participating in summer programs of the city s Parks & Recreation Department. Employees in this class work collaboratively with a Summer Counselor I in all aspects of program implementation i.e. developing program activities and ensuring adherence to established departmental policies and procedures. Position supervises the activities safety and security of children enrolled. Essential Functions Assists in the coordination of programs and activities designed for the overall safety; care and enrichment of children participating in summer recreation programs. Coordinates and implements activities and provides constant supervision to children under charge. Reports all perceived safety hazards to supervisor immediately. Travels by bus for frequent field trips ensuring the overall safety; care and supervision of children under charge. Administers basic first aid in the event of injury. Maintains interaction and effective communication with parents; supervisor; and children to ensure all aspects of the program provide safety; health and enrichment of children enrolled. Oversees safety and grounds security by following established policy and procedure for dismissal. Performs Emergency Response duties as assigned. Performs related work as required. Minimum Training and Experience High school diploma or GED; supplemented by experience in supervising children i.e. providing child care in a residential setting or in a school environment. 0 Physical

Requirements:

Tasks involve frequent
walking; bending; stooping; some lifting and carrying objects of light to
moderate weight (5-30 pounds).

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the
readily observable; functional; or composite characteristics (whether similar
to or divergent from obvious standards) of data; people; or things. Interpersonal

Communication:

Requires the ability
to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information; including
giving and receiving instructions; assignments and/or directions. Requires the ability to convey a sense of authority through spoken
language.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read standard English.

Intelligence:

Requires the ability to apply common sense
understanding to perform semi-repetitive tasks. Requires the ability to
apply principles of influence.

Verbal Aptitude:

Must communicate efficiently and effectively in
standard English. Must speak with poise; confidence; and voice control.

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to add and subtract. Form/Spatial

Aptitude:

Requires the ability to
inspect items for proper length; width and shape; and visually read various
information.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes
accurately.

Manual Dexterity:

Must have minimal levels of eye and foot
coordination. Color

Discrimination:

Requires the ability to
differentiate between colors or shades of color. Interpersonal

Temperament:

Requires the ability to
deal with people from a variety of backgrounds in both giving and receiving
instructions. Physical

Communication:

Requires the ability
to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging information by means of
spoken words: hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Environmental

Requirements:

Tasks are performed with
infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions. 0 Knowledge of department
policies and procedures regarding effective childcare and safety protocols. Knowledge of all safety and
risk management protocols when managing children. Skilled in oral
communications for effective expression and clarity. Ability to supervise
activities of children that range in group size from small to large. Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor; support staff and
other departments position interacts with. Ability to organize and
review work for efficient results and accuracy. Ability to handle a
multitude of diverse tasks simultaneously while maintaining an attention to
detail for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in task performance. Disclaimer The City of Margate Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101

et. seq.) the City of Margate will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.