Job Details

Job Location: Vero Beach, FL 32963Position Type: Seasonal

JRA SUMMER POSITIONS

Innovation and collaboration are the building blocks for a fun and successful summer!  As such, each year we seek dynamic, experienced, and dependable individuals to join our team for the summer season.   

General Roles for every Employee:

• Works with the JRA team to provide physical and emotional safety, enjoyment, and wellbeing for all campers.  
• Supports the JRA mission to ensure that each camper has a safe, fun, and adventurous experience at JRA.
• Leads by example in respecting differences among campers and staff.  
• Participates in all aspects of camp activities and sets a positive example for campers and others including punctuality and sportsmanship.  Exudes fun!

Character Traits of a Successful Employee:

• Enthusiastic, patient, nurturing, good self-control, and sense of humor 
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a busy camp setting 
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability

Qualities & Qualifications of a Successful Employee:

• Previous camp experience is highly preferred
• First Aid and CPR certifications are highly regarded
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to relate to one's peer group

 

Qualifications

Waterfront Team, high school or high school graduate

• Responsible for leading waterfront activity instruction in groups of all ages.
• Provides overall safety at the waterfront through supervision, instruction, and lifeguarding.
• Experience in boating, tubing, wake-boarding, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and other water activities.

Waterfront Drivers, age preference is 18 years or older

• Drivers must be skilled at driving specific waterfront craft, including boats and jet skis
• Must hold a current Boater’s License (Captain’s License and Lifeguard certification is preferred)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be actively engaged with children throughout a day
• May work long hours for extended periods of time which may include sitting or standing
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Works in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold