General Statement of Job
Performs Intermediate, paraprofessional work in coordinating and conducting environmental educational programs for summer camp children. Oversees and instructs camp sessions for children of various age groups on a daily basis in activities, crafts and field trips. Work is performed under general supervision of the Environmental Program Coordinator.
Essential Functions
- Plans, organizes and conducts environmental camp sessions to summer camp children; ensures safety of all participants.
- Schedules, prepares and presents indoor and outdoor educational programs and activities.
- Trains and oversees Counselors In Training (CIT).
- Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains data, documentation, and reports regarding the summer camp program.
RELATED TASKS: - Assures proper guidance and supervision of participants.
- Takes attendance, performs regular child counts.
- Maintains control over participants and administers discipline as needed.
- Models' promptness, manners, language, appearance and safety for camp participants.
- Interacts positively with campers and parents; ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Handles and cares for live specimens including reptiles and marine specimens collected while fishing/seining.
- Inventories, maintains, cleans, stores and recommends purchase of all camp equipment and supplies.
- Performs other tasks as directed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- General knowledge of flora, fauna and ecosystems indigenous to South Florida, particularly the dune, coastal hammock and mangrove communities
Skilled in:
- Microsoft Office programs.
- Operating and troubleshooting with computers, video and audio equipment.
- Maintaining control over a group of children, and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to:
- Prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, and the general public.
- Develop, schedule and conduct lectures/presentations, new programs, crafts and/or activities related to the environment.
- Ability to follow directions, work as a member of a team and independently.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, plus college level course work in education, environmental or biological sciences, ecology, conservation or similar natural science preferred.
- Experience working with young children required.
- Experience in fishing, snorkeling and canoeing required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with the public and public speaking preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Level II Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
