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Make a diﬀerence in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Youth Services

Salary Range Minimum:

$15.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$19.51

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Job Details:

Inviting applications for the position of:

Summer Camp Counselor (Education) 2025

The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is seeking an innovative, forward thinking, fun and flexible individual with the right combination of education and experience to fill a Summer Camp Counselor position. Embrace the organization’s vision of an equitable community for all and a sustainable community for the future; join in serving neighbors and building community.

Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and works under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on recreational instruction and activities leadership work of a temporary nature.

Job Description:

Pay for this position is $15/hr

Tasks to be performed may include but not limited to:

Participate in mandatory orientation training.
Assist with oversight and planning of recreational activities such as fitness & wellness, cultural arts, field trips and other related programming.
Supervise individual campers and small groups of various ages while maintaining the cleanliness of activity areas.
Ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
Conduct routine maintenance and custodial tasks of assigned recreation facility.

To be considered for this position you must have:

Turned sixteen years of age before the established start date for Summer Camp or graduated from High School or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
At least six (6) months of experience volunteering, teaching, leading or instructing children in an organized recreational or childcare setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Ability to pass Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) background check upon appointment and as requested.
Transportation to all program sites and ability work various hours between 6:30am and 6:30pm and availability to work June 3 through August 1.

Required Certifications or Licenses:

Valid Florida Driver’s License is required upon appointment.
American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required upon appointment.

Notes:

Work may require the performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
Work may require knowledge of personal computers and related software
May require assessment(s).
May establish eligibility list.
May fill multiple positions.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oﬀers a competitive beneﬁts package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional beneﬁts such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also oﬀer great things like on-site ﬁtness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staﬀ and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.