FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

HOURS: Full Time, Seasonal (6 months or less)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Vesta Property Services provides property management and related services to developers of planned unit communities and residential associations. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Vesta offices are strategically located throughout the Sunshine State. Vesta employs over 1,500 trained and educated professionals providing a wide spectrum of services to residents of more than 300,000 homes in over 800 communities.

SUMMARY

Camp counselors will supervise camp activities of children in residential summer/day camps. Counselors will organize group activities, trips, and greet campers. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

• Maintain a safe workplace and ensure the safety of all campers.
• Lead group activities.
• Create a fun and inviting space for all campers.
• Create daily activities for campers.
• Ensure inclusion of all campers in daily activities.
• Provide parents and guardians with feedback as needed.
• Respond to any behavioral situations.
• Help write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, field trips, etc..
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Ensure that the camp room is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers safety and their whereabouts at all times.

COMPETENCIES:

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Thoroughness.
• Collaboration Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job may operate in a recreation center, park, or residential facility. Some hours will be spent outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to swimming, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities.
• Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Prior Camp Counselor experience.
• Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working at Vesta Property Services and its family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Vesta benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to descript the principle functions of the job and should not construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This job description has been approved by all levels of management.