Seasonal - Ocean Camp Head Counselor

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Seasonal - Ocean Camp Head Counselor

Salary

$16.50 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2024-05777

Department

PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date

01/08/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Benefits

Questions

Job Description

Program Start Date: 5/18/2024

Program End Date: 9/6/2024

This position will be working at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park assisting the Director of the camp with groups of youth in the ocean with planning, instructing and supervising activities.

Examples of Work

Responsible for all youth activities including surfing, body surfing, shark teeth discovery, sandcastle building, etc.

Oversee and participate with the youth on nature hikes.

Interacts with youth ages 8-14 on all levels.

Maintains and cleans the facilities and equipment daily.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of youth activities such as surfing, body surfing, shark teeth discovery, sand castle building, etc.

Skill with working with youth.

Ability to work with youth ages 8-14 and keep a constant eye on them at all times.

Ability to interact with youth.

Ability to maintain and clean the facility and equipment.

Ability to be outside in the heat for long periods of time.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Must be able to swim a continuous 300 yards in a pool successfully. This will be assessed by an Aquatics Trainer.

Must have a physical from the physician prior to working.

CPR/First Aid Certification is required prior to hire and must be maintained.

NOTES: All counselors are required to have tennis shoes and flip flops at all times. Must be able to work various hours Monday-Friday.

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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 veterans 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: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

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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 $16.50 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

Yes

No

04

Do you understand this position is located at Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive?

Yes

No

05

This program starts 5/18/2024 and ends 9/6/2024. Are you able to work the entire program?

Yes

No

06

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

07

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

Yes

No

08

Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aide Certification? A copy is required with your application.

Yes

No

09

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.

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Agency

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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