Camp Counselor; Summer

POSITION INFORMATION: May 4th, 2026 – August 14th, 2026, Pay - $16/hour

• The workweek is generally Monday – Friday; the workday varies from 8:00am – 5:00pm, and is based on camper enrollment.

SUMMARY:

Naples Zoo at the Caribbean Gardens is seeking enthusiastic individuals to facilitate our Camp WILD summer camp programs. The purpose of this position is to inspire and teach children to appreciate wildlife and the natural world. Naples Zoo prides itself on its mission to inspire people of all ages to respect, value, and conserve wildlife and the natural world. Camp WILD engages children in thematic conservation education programming: art, activities, games, tours, exclusive experiences and animal encounters that support the mission of Naples Zoo.
Candidates eligible for hire must be available for the all weeks of the summer Camp WILD program
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• Enthusiastically engage campers ages 5 – 10 years old by leading creative, unique, educational and environmental, conservation focused curriculum through techniques, including investigation, exploration, and inquiry.
• Provide mission-based zoo tours, animal encounters, arts, games, and activities that support animals, plants, wildlife, and conservation.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with Association of Zoos and Aquariums and organizational standards, regulations, safety, policy, and procedure.
• Provide excellent guest service to all campers, caregivers, guests, teams, and co-workers.
• Adhere to all policies, including but not limited to safety, programs, cleaning etc.
• Work with a team to create, build, and maintain a good working rapport ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment for the campers.
• Promptly document and report all camper related issues; safety, repairs, and hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, camper behavior, incidents, and emergencies.
• Complete assigned responsibilities including camp set-up, clean-up, program maintenance, and a tidy working-order classroom.
• Supervise campers, camp counselor interns, and education volunteers with direction and support from the Camp Programs Supervisor.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management and supervision while managing the campers throughout the day; pick-up, drop-off, daily schedule, and lunchtime activities.
• Organize and prepare all daily supplies for activities including free play, arts, and games.
• Set up and break down equipment and activities related to summer camp.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following have been identified as physical requirements of the job:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk moderate distances, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Must be able to play actively with children on their level, bend over, stand for extensive periods of time and move quickly when necessary.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions (at times temperatures exceeding 90 degrees).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Candidates are required to be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to support the organization’s Vision, Mission and Values while working with children in our camps.
• Must obtain a TB test, pass a background check, and pass a drug screen upon hire – all testing will be offered at the Zoo’s expense.
• An active CPR certification & first aid training is preferred. If not obtained prior to hire date, CPR certification will be offered within 14 days at the Zoo’s expense.
• Must be present and able to…