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Organization
Job Posted
March 16, 2022
Job Category
Remote
No
Location
United States
Summary
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
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.
TYPICAL 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:
- Ensures 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:
General knowledge of flora, fauna and ecosystems indigenous to South Florida, particularly the dune, coastal hammock and mangrove communities; ability to prepare and maintain records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, and the general public; proficiency with computers, video and audio equipment; proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Ability to develop, schedule and conduct lectures/presentations, new programs, crafts and/or activities related to the environment. Possesses the ability to maintain control over a group of children, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to follow directions, work as a member of a team and independently.
How to apply: