Summer Camp Counselor at Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. – Tampa, Florida

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

• Salary: $16.00
• Anticipated Start: 6/1/2026

Job Functions:

In accordance with the organization's mission and vision, provide a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for our children within the CREATE summer camp program (Kindergarten through 5th grade). A summer camp counselor is responsible for keeping children on schedule, engaged, and actively participating in all program activities throughout the day.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate daily activities that support children’s social, emotional, educational, and recreational growth, including structured activities and opportunities for free play.
2. Supervise children at all times during program activities, including enrichment programs, field trips, swimming lessons and walks to/from the YMCA, and bus transportation, ensuring their safety and well-being.
3. Manage groups of children as needed, providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
4. Ensure assigned groups follow the daily program schedule, including timely transitions between activities, meals, enrichment programs, field trips, and transportation.
5. Support positive behavior and address conflicts, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
6. Serve as a positive role model for children, volunteers, and parents.
7. Organize and oversee volunteers assisting with program activities.
8. Communicate with parents as needed regarding positive feedback and minor concerns.
9. Collaborate closely with other staff to coordinate activities and support smooth program operations.
10. Maintain accurate administrative records, including transition logs, lesson plans, sign-in/out sheets, accident/incident reports, transportation logs, permission slips, and other required documentation.
11. Respond appropriately to minor injuries or emergencies and follow established safety protocols.
12. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving program needs.
13. Contribute to a safe, healthy, and clean environment by tidying activity areas, cleaning materials, and encouraging children to maintain cleanliness.
14. Assist with transitioning the program materials and activities across the street for summer camp and support clean-up and move-out processes at the end of summer.

Education and Experience:

High school degree or GED completed. Experience working with children preferred. Extensive exposure to school-age children’s programming is highly desirable. Heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families required. Bilingual (Spanish – English) is a plus.

Skills Requirements:

Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work and communicate with low socio-economic and diverse parents and clients professionally and diplomatically. Ability to verbally communicate and resolve conflicts between teenage children. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct teenage education programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to administer CPR and First Aid to children and implement safety procedures. Ability to work effectively with others within a multi-disciplinary team framework, including staff and volunteers. Ability to supervise and direct volunteers. Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift to 40 pounds. Hearing and speaking ability, which allows for effective oral communication of information. Physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other:

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must pass required background pre-employment screening.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at Daryl.Belluccia@Metromin.org

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