Camp Counselor; Summer Camp Program

Position: Camp Counselor (Summer Camp Program)
Salary: $17.50 Hourly
Location : Coral Reef Park
Job Type: Temporary (Seasonal)
Job Number:
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Summary
This position is responsible for leading and participating in a variety of recreational, educational and physical activities related to the Village's Summer Camp Program, including field trips; responsible for ensuring the safety of all camp participants, facilities and equipment. This position is supervised by the Program Coordinator. The position is responsible for supervising camp participants.

NOTE: This is a seasonal position within the Village's Summer Camp Program. This program runs from June 8, 2026 to July 24, 2026. A mandatory paid training session is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11am - 5pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements, promotes and participates in recreational, educational and physical activities, sports, field trips and special events for children in a summer camp setting.
• Supervises camp participants at all times, including lunch & snack periods and during on-site and off-site activities to ensure good behavior, classroom order and safety.
• Aids in the supervision of drop-off and pick-up according to the assigned group schedule and established policies
• Models good-sportsmanship in sports-related activities through enthusiastic, non-competitive participation and support
• Assists other instructors and counselors to maintain discipline during each activity.
• Resolves minor complaints and inquiries from parents, guardians, participants, and the general public.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the classroom areas; reports unsafe conditions to the Site Supervisor and/or Department Director.
• Enforces safety and other camp program rules and regulations at all times; reports all accidents, injuries and/or incidents immediately to the Site Supervisor and documents occurrences according to camp procedures
• Administers basic first aid.
• Compiles and maintains records as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior experience as a camp counselor/instructor, recreational instructor, teacher, or in a related field requiring the supervision of children; having completed at least (2) previous programs.
  • Must be fluent in the English language;
    Spanish is a plus.
  • Must pass a national criminal background screening in accordance with Ordinance No. 08-10 and a drug test.
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid; must be secured prior to the start of the Village Camp Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic safety rules and regulations for children; ability to recognize unsafe conditions, desirable.
• Knowledge of the principles, rules, supplies, and equipment required for standard but diversified recreational and educational activities, preferred.
• Must possess great organizational skills and have the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare accurate reports.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with children and adults, in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions required.

Working Conditions and Physical Factors

• Must be able to work indoors as well as outdoors in all climate conditions with full exposure to the elements.
• May be exposed to chemicals, solvents, dust, grease/oil, fumes, vibration and noise.
• Requires physical strength and agility to perform assigned tasks, which include, but are not limited to, bending, twisting, walking, climbing, reaching, jumping, pushing, lifting and carrying
• Specific vision abilities include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to hear clearly even in a noisy environment.
• Requires the ability to swim in salt and/or chlorinated water
• Ability to work a varying work schedule and participate in camp field trips as assigned.

This position is not eligible for benefits.