Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor

The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for assisting with the daily operational aspects of weekly summer camp sessions, including, but not limited to: supervising campers to and from daily activities, assisting Camp Management with daily camp tasks, and assisting in camp classrooms when needed. 

Essential Functions 

• Responsible for supervising campers to and from daily activities, ensuring that all campers are safe and accounted for at ALL times.
• Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures, including Early Care and/or Late Care. 
• Responsible for actively engaging the campers in activities to ensure an enjoyable experience. 
• Responsible for learning and leading Camp activities and songs. 
• Responsible for implementing safety rules and compliance to the OSC Camper Behavior Policy.
• Able to apply appropriate policies/procedures, enforce safety regulations, and respond quickly to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Demonstrates commitment to OSC's vision, mission, and values.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including early mornings and evenings as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 
Minimum Qualifications  

• Education: Candidates should hold a High School Degree or higher.
• Experience & Certifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience and enthusiasm working with children and youth. Candidates will have to pass a background check and be able to sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character as per the American Camp Association (ACA).

 
Preferred Qualifications 

• N/A

 
Supervisory Responsibility 

• N/A

Physical Demands 

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.  
• Moves throughout the museum and the 4Roots Farm Campus.
• Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum and 4Roots Farm Campus.
• Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks. 
• Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners. 
• Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone. 
• Operates a computer and/or office equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 25 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level. 
• Occasionally works in outdoor environments. 
• Frequently works in indoor environments.
• Coping with demands and stresses associated with job and work environment.
• Kneeling and Crouching (occasionally) 
• Weight Levels – Lift, Push, Pull
• Up to 25 pounds

 
Expected Hours of Work & Travel 

• This position is seasonal (May28th– August7th) and primarily works Monday – Friday. Summer Camp staff will also be expected to attend mandatory camp training from May18th–21st(evening training).
• Travel throughout the Central Florida area may be required to deliver programs.