Activity Leader for Summer Camp in Palm Beach, Florida at Town of Palm Beach

The Town of Palm Beach is an internationally acclaimed destination known worldwide for its extraordinary beauty, small-town charm, and exceptional service standards. Our residents are some of the world's most influential people and they choose Palm Beach to call home because of the amazing quality of life. The Town is seeking a key position to perpetuate its values, of excellence and reliability in this one-of-a-kind setting.

Do you share these values Are you ready for the challenge Come be part of our team!

The Town of Palm Beach employees are driven by the vision to deliver the highest quality service by continuously improving and always striving to be the standard by which all others are measured. The employees of the Town commit to and are guided by the following values:

• Respect for everyone;

• Highest ethical standards;

• Cooperation and teamwork;

• Commitment to quality;

• Spirit of innovation;

• Open and timely communication; and

• Personal responsibility and accountability.

If you share these values, apply to join our team.

Join the Camp Palm Beach team and make this summer unforgettable! As a summer camp counselor, you'll have the opportunity to organize, conduct, and monitor a variety of indoor and outdoor games and activities for children of all ages. In addition to leading exciting activities and field trips, you'll assist with specialized programs, including sports, special events, and ensuring the overall safety and enjoyment of campers. Working under the guidance of the Recreation Specialist and Program Manager, you'll help create a fun, dynamic, and memorable camp experience. If you're passionate, responsible, and ready to inspire, we want you on our team.

The starting pay rate is $17.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with children of all ages, exhibiting patience and understanding.
• Under the direction of the Recreation Specialist/ Program Manager, organizes and executes daily planned activities, and leads and monitors indoor/outdoor games, immersive arts & crafts, STEM experiments, and other special programs within the Camp Palm Beach Program.
• Assists with set-up, implementing games and activities, and cleanup for special events.
• Assists with recreation programs and facility supervision to ensure proper coverage of activities and participant safety.
• Assists with daily maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities for safety and cleanliness.
• Sets up tables, chairs, and related equipment for programs and classes.
• Supervises participants and leads recreational activities in summer camp, holiday camps, and the after school programs.
• Assists with basic office duties such as answering phones, providing program and activity information, and registering participants for programs and activities.
• Responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of campers during field trips and off-site activities.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Some experience in working with children in a leadership supervisory capacity preferred.

Training Dates: July 11th to July 26th

Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Working Dates for Camp Duration: July 29th – August 31st

Typical Hours: Monday - Friday 8:45 am to 3:45 pm; however, early and extended camp hours are available to those interested.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, departmental officials, and the general public, both in-person and over the phone.
• Customer Service experience and the ability to enforce departmental policies and procedures and handle complaints in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to organize, conduct, and supervise a variety of indoor and outdoor games and activities.