Camp Assistant

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : 5901 College Road Key West, FL
Job Type: Part Time Temporary
Job Number: 01333
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Opening Date: 01/23/2026

Description

General Description:
The Camp Assistant performs various tasks to provide a safe, fun, nurturing, and enriching camp experience for the summer camper. The Camp Assistant will assist the Camp Instructor with supervising the campers, planning and organizing activities, and guiding their summer camp participants through the daily engaging activities.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Duties:
1. Assume responsibility for the safety of campers.
2. Be familiar with risk management and emergency action plans.
3. Enact risk management and emergency action plans as necessary.
4. Log incident/accident reports as required.
5. Document the first aid administered during the Camp program.
6. Know where campers are at all times.
7. Follow Camp objectives, policies and procedures, and guidelines.
8. Serve as a positive role model and mentor.
9. Show a genuine interest in campers.
10. Organize, lead, and assist in various group activities each week.
11. Maintain, clean, and organize program equipment as assigned.
12. Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
13. Communicate, with Camp Instructor, camper issues as they arise.
14. Work cooperatively with fellow Camp Assistants, Camp Instructor, and College Staff.
15. Other duties as assigned by the Camp Instructor and College Staff.
(These essential job functions are not construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge of the College's mission, policies, procedures, and services.

• Proficient in the use of technology.
Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and enrolled in, or completed, a post-secondary educational degree program at a regionally accredited institution.

• Previous camp assistant experience preferred.

• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid first aid & CPR certification preferred.

• Must be able to pass a Level-2 background check.
(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)
Supplemental Information
Please Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr or  if you need assistance.
Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).

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