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Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor

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Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor

Salary

$20.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Location

Various Summer Camp Sites, FL

Job Type

Occasional

Job Number

07451KH

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

02/24/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description

This is a seasonal position responsible for assisting the site director by implementing participant Inclusion Plans and facilitating a positive inclusive summer camp program.

Why Join Us?

+ Impact Lives: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of campers by promoting inclusion and accessibility.

+ Fun & Fulfillment: Enjoy the perfect balance of fun and fulfillment as you create unforgettable summer memories.

+ Amazing Team: Work with a dedicated team of counselors and staff who share your commitment to inclusion.

+ Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and skills in working with children of diverse abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ The primary function of this position is to support the Camp Counselors in their group activities by supporting camp participants with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities, leading small groups of children in various activities, entertainment, and educational programs that include: sports, games, arts & crafts, swimming, canoeing, archery, fishing, field trips, and special events.

+ Implement individual Inclusion plans, assist with active participation in activities, transition between programs, provide positive behavior support, conduct observations and documentation, communicate with staff and participant family members and caregivers, and serve as a positive role model.

+ Track participant progress, provide weekly reports to the ADA Coordinator, attend trainings and meetings, and maintain confidentiality.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and one year of experience working with large groups of youth, children of all ages preschool through teens.

+ Previous experience working in a camp setting, teaching children with special needs, or one year experience working with youth with disabilities is required.

+ Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

+ Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening (fingerprints) is required.

Supplemental Information

MANDATORY CAMP IN-SERVICE TRAINING will be held: June 9th - June 13th, 2025

CAMP DATES: June 16th - August 1st, 2025

+ Note that this position does not include benefits.

+ Perform extensive physical activity and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

+ Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Understand that camp staffing levels are dependent on minimum enrollment and camper participation. If enrollment is too low, staff may be subject to layoff or relocation.

+ Work days and hours will vary.

+ Commit to working the entire summer camp season, including training week.

CAMP LOCATIONS:

+ Estero Recreation Center

+ North Fort Myers Recreation Center

+ Veterans Recreation Center

+ Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and one year of experience working with large groups of youth, children of all ages preschool through teens?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Could you describe how your educational background and professional experience align with the qualifications required for this role?

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please select the location(s) below in which you are willing to accept employment, if offered.

+ Estero Recreation Center

+ North Fort Myers Recreation Center

+ Veterans Recreation Center

+ Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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