POSITION: Part-Time Counselor, Summer Camp
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator POSITION TYPE: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
PAY RATE: $16/Hour HOURS: 25 Hours/Week - June 5th - August 7th
ABOUT AMIGOS FOR KIDS:
At Amigos For Kids, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing space to learn, play, and grow. Since 1991, our Miami-based nonprofit has been dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families, and educating communities. Through education, awareness, and advocacy, we help families in under-resourced communities thrive.
When you join Amigos For Kids, you become part of a dedicated team working together to uplift our community. We foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, compassion, and dedication drive everything we do.
Our free Summer Camp at Citrus Grove Elementary serves children ages 6-12 from families with limited financial means. We are committed to providing a safe, structured, and enriching environment where every child can thrive throughout the summer months.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Services or the Program Coordinator, the person selected for this position is responsible for supervising, instructing, and assisting participants of the Amigos For Kids Summer Camp in assigned activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain appropriate records of daily attendance of the program
- Distribute snacks to program
- Provide homework assistance to program
- Deliver academic support and instruction in designated subject
- Conduct physical activity with program
- Assist with the coordination and supervision of field
- Organize and maintain all classrooms, equipment, supplies, and park areas/school playground according to the provider manual and
- Communicate with parents/caregivers of program participants regarding performance, behavior issues, incidents,
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety
- Communicate concerns or incidents to immediate
- Document all accidents, injuries, incidents, complaints, and
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful applicants must be of good moral character and reputation. Must be capable of accepting training, carrying out assigned tasks, communicating orally and in writing, communicating with emergency personnel, and understanding instructions. Must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, and have experience or volunteer work with children in a group setting.
Must:
- Agree to fingerprinting and a Level 2 background
- Submit to random drug testing as determined by Amigos For Kids personnel policies and procedures.
- Agree to attend staff development and
- Sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
- Have NEVER been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check
- Provide references as
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and
- Ability to engage in physical activity with members without
- Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position requires a person who can work with many distractions, interruptions and still accomplish their objectives and meet established
- The noise level in the work environment is usually
- Flexible work hours required consistent with after school and summer
WORK LOCATIONS:
Citrus Grove Elementary School (2121 NW 5th St, Miami, FL 33125);
Monday - Friday 1:100 pm to 6:00 pm
EEO: Amigos For Kids is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military
discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.