Summer Camp Counselor

FULL TIME POSITION
Position Summary:
The Meadows Country Club is looking for Summer Sport Camp Counselors for our 2024 Summer Sports Camp. Hours are 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday from June 3, 2024 through August 2, 2024. Activities include tennis, golf, swimming, basketball, soccer and pickleball. Energetic candidates who enjoy sports, have a positive attitude, and work well with children can learn more about this opportunity by contacting Curt Reimer,Director of Tennis at The Meadows Country Club at 941-378-5265.
Pay range: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour.
Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees the daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Plans and leads activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games.
• Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the recreational facilities.
• Performs first aid following prescribed procedures and contacts emergency medical personnel when required by the situation.
• Demonstrates use of recreational equipment and teaches participants the principles, techniques, and safety procedures for each activity.
• Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.
• Reports camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

*The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please speak to your supervisor if you feel that you require an accommodation.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please speak to your supervisor if you feel that you require accommodation.
Educations/Certificates/Licenses/Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience/Background/Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be hospitality focused and remain professional at all times.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must pass reference checks and background screening
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to learn and enforce the camp's safety and operating rules.
• Must attend staff meetings and orientation during the summer season.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, and crouch; and taste or smell.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. At times, may be required to operate a motor vehicle.

• Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water-based games and activities.
• Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to spend majority the time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.

Benefits:
ICON Management offers benefits to all full time employees the first of the month following 60 days of employment. The following benefit programs are available to eligible employees:

• Health Insurance with a generous employer contribution
• Vacation
• 401k and employer contribution
• Paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program