Seasonal - Summer Camp Counselor

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　　Seasonal - Summer Camp Counselor

　　Salary

　　$15.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Jacksonville, FL

　　Job Type

　　Seasonal

　　Job Number

　　2024-05794

　　Department

　　PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

　　Opening Date

　　01/12/2024

　　Closing Date

　　5/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Job Description

　　Mandatory Training: June 10, 2024

　　Program start date: June 17, 2024

　　Program end date: July 26, 2024

　　Operating Hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

　　This position will deliver educational and recreational based summer camp activities at several locations. May serve as the Site Leader and correspond with parents as necessary. Work is mainly performed in an outdoor setting. May be required to work early mornings or late afternoons.

　　Examples of Work

　　Must be able to implement summer camp programs recreational and educational activities through lesson plans.

　　Supervises participants, primarily school-age children, in playground or recreation center activities including literacy, math and science educational activities, games, sports, tournaments, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, entertainment, and field trips.

　　Demonstrates and observes the use of equipment and materials needed for activities and maintains assigned equipment.

　　Explains and enforces safety procedures and rules.

　　Administers emergency first aid.

　　Assists in the maintenance and preparation of required records on activities and participants.

　　Performs related work as required.

　　Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

　　Must have a minimum of one year of related experience working with children, or any acceptable combination of education and experience.

　　Must be 18 years or older.

　　Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services and a drug screen.

　　Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid course which will be offered (date to be determined).

　　NOTE: May be required to work early mornings or late afternoons.

　　Preferred Skills:

　　High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

　　Experience in a summer camp environment.

　　A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with application.

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　　Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

　　If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

　　If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

　　Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

　　Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

　　11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

　　Largo, FL 33778-1630

　　Email: [email protected]

　　01

　　Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　This position pays $15.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Have you worked in this position for the City of Jacksonville in the past?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　If you answered "yes" to question 4, which years did your work?

　　06

　　This is a seasonal position for a program from June 17 - July 26, 2024. Are you interested in a seasonal employment?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Are you able to work the entire program?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Do you understand, if hired, you are required to attend mandatory training June 10 - June 14, 2024?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services?

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　Do you understand you will be required to undergo a drug screen in the hiring process?

　　Yes

　　No

　　11

　　Are you 18 years of age or older?

　　Yes

　　No

　　12

　　Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

　　Yes

　　No

　　13

　　If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required.

　　14

　　Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children or any acceptable combination of education and/or experience?

　　Yes

　　No

　　15

　　Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

　　16

　　Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

　　17

　　Do you have experience working in a summer camp environment?

　　Yes

　　No

　　18

　　If you are basing your qualification on volunteer work experience how many hours per week did you volunteer? Volunteer work experience is considered if an applicant has volunteered 20 hours per week or more.

　　19

　　If you are basing your qualifications on volunteer work experience, provide the name of the organization and time frame of the volunteer assignment (mm/year - mm/year).

　　20

　　Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aide Certification?

　　Yes

　　No, but I am willing to obtain one.

　　None of the above.

　　21

　　If you currently have a CPR/First Aide Certification, did you attach a copy to your application?

　　Yes

　　No

　　22

　　If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

　　Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

　　No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

　　23

　　If basing/meeting qualifications based on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

　　I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

　　Required Question

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　　City of Jacksonville

　　Address

　　117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

　　Website

　　http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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