Summer Camp Counselor
State of Florida
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: West Palm Beach • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $600 per week
About the role
- Provide support as assigned in the facilitation of summer camp activities
- Assist Instructors with program facilitation as assigned (shooting sports, hunter safety, archery, bowhunting, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, camping skills, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, wetland exploration, marine exploration, counselor in training, etc.)
- Facilitate night activities as assigned (campfire, board games, water balloon toss, etc.)
- Help maintain camp educational supplies and equipment to keep them stocked, clean, organized, and in working order; perform inventory as assigned
- Ensure education programs are following American Camp Association (ACA) standards
- Supervise daily summer camp activities as assigned (set up, clean up, leading programming, supporting fellow staff, etc.)
- Address minor program changes, behavioral issues, etc. and level-up to Assistant Camp Director or Director where appropriate
- Enforce camp code of conduct
- Complete required training related to ACA standards and be familiar with/follow all policies in regard to camper safety, risk management, reporting, etc.
- Perform safety inspections of equipment and assigned cabins
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, constituents, and partners through in-person, and program/event interactions
- Provide a welcoming experience, and positive guest service to visitors to EYCC through program interactions
- Participate in meetings, mobile phone communications, etc. as needed with EYCC staff to foster collaborative working relationships
- Maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently, take initiative and work creatively to solve problems
- Perform administrative duties as required
- Attend staff meetings and attend professional development as assigned
- Complete and submit timesheets and required reports in a timely and thorough manner
Requirements
- Applicants must be 19 years of age before May 22nd, 2026
- High School Diploma is required
- Candidates with experience working with youth are preferred
- Ability to travel, enter and exit a vehicle, and/or vessel, and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions
- Strong swimming skills: ability to swim without the assistance of a personal flotation device in deep water (over 7 ft) in ocean or freshwater conditions
- Must be comfortable handling firearms (training will be provided)
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of one or more of FYCCN’s Four Pillars: shooting sports, ethical angling, safe boating (paddle sports), and wildlife exploration; training theory and instructional design and program management preferred
- Knowledge of regional ecosystems and sustainable wildlife management practices preferred
- Must be computer literate in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related software
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
Benefits
- Meals are provided for staff during work hours
- Onsite housing in air-conditioned bunk house style cabins is provided for the duration of the incumbent's employment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
program facilitationsafety inspectionsinventory managementswimming skillsfirearms handlinginstructional designprogram managementwildlife explorationethical anglingsafe boating
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvinginitiativecollaborationguest servicerelationship buildingindependenceleadershipadaptabilityorganizational skills
Certifications
American Camp Association (ACA) standards training