Camp Counselors

This work involves assisting in daily operation of the City of Bartow Summer Recreation Program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Summer Recreation Coordinator and the Athletic Superintendent.

APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND PAID PRE-CAMP TRAINING SESSIONS AND WORK THE FULL (8) WEEK SESSION

• Assist in the daily activities including attending all field trips, games, arts and crafts and any other event deemed beneficial to the children.
• Ensure the safety of the children participating in the events, performing cleaning and maintenance duties, and setting up and breaking down materials required to run the program.
• Carry out established rules by supervising campers and enforcing camp safety regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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• Knowledge of child education and teaching techniques as well as child recreational activities and child supervision methods
• Must have knowledge of basic first aid
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to assist in teaching an activity

High school diploma or equivalent;
One year of study at a college in recreation, elementary education, P.

E., Art, Music, Drama, or related field;
Minimum age 17 or graduated from high school.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required
• Must have a valid home telephone number
• Must have a basic knowledge of first aid
• First Aid/ CPR Certification

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Required to use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

The worker is subject to outside environmental weather conditions. This work environment is 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.

All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.

As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.