Summer Camp Counselor

Overview

General Description Of Class This is a supervisory position that involves preparing and organizing recreational activities. Work includes supervising the proper operation and maintenance of the assigned areas' buildings, grounds, and facilities. General instructions are received from superiors regarding programs, but the employee must exercise judgment in accordance with available facilities and the age groups attending. Work is reviewed through field visits, staff conferences, and the analysis of activity reports.

The position is seasonal, tentatively beginning in June 2026. The posting is continuous and can close at any time without notice.

• Organizes, instructs, and supervises various activities, including team and individual games, free play, athletic contests, sporting events, and tournaments.
• Enforces campsite and program rules and regulations, maintains discipline, safeguards against accidents, and instructs children on the safe use of equipment.
• Provides for issuance and check-in of supplies and equipment; reports hazardous conditions and accidents; and administers first aid when needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, assists in planning special events, and provides information about programs to the general public.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the campsite.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• Performs related work as required.

• High School Diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.

• Knowledge of the modern methods and techniques of playground and community center planning, and various recreational activities suitable for children and adults.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation, child psychology, sociology, and personal health and hygiene.
• Knowledge of first aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in recreation work.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing various competitive athletic games, such as softball, basketball, and volleyball.

• Ability to adhere to program standards and objectives, supervise subordinates, maintain control, and solve disciplinary problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.

• The job requires frequent running, walking, or standing and regularly exerting up to 10 pounds of force.
• The job risks exposure to extreme heat, blood-borne pathogens, human waste, and bright/dim light.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.