Day Camp Lead Instructor: Plan, Teach & Safely Engage Kids

Lynn University; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida invites dedicated staff to plan, manage and supervise safe, engaging programs for campers ages 5 to 14 across sports, water, and arts.

You will coordinate supplies, complete lesson plans, supervise facilities, and ensure safety. The role runs for all nine weeks of camp plus staff training; hours are 30–40 per week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess leadership qualities and sound judgment.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience teaching your activity area of interest.
• Must be available for all 9 weeks of camp plus a week of camp training (May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027).
• Work from Monday to Friday 30–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise a safe and fun program in area of expertise.
• Manage the ordering of supplies needed.
• Ensure lesson plans are completed and implemented to deliver high-quality programs to campers ages 5 – 14.
• Manage daily program success and the development of the campers’ skills and abilities, specifically evaluating age differences.
• Communicate all daily program needs and expectations with group counselors.
• Focus on skill development to campers.
• Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas, and equipment.
• Create an inventory and manage programming equipment.
• Discuss planning and implementation during staff training.
• Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programming.
• Manage program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum.
• Conduct daily checks of all program facilities and equipment.
• Identify, maintain, and create an inventory of all program equipment.
• Note when repairs are needed, or new program materials are needed.
• Assist other program staff when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Experience working with children

Teaching activity area

Availability for 9 weeks + training

Weekdays 30-40 hours

Job description

Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida invites dedicated staff to plan, manage and supervise safe, engaging programs for campers ages 5 to 14 across sports, water, and arts.

You will coordinate supplies, complete lesson plans, supervise facilities, and ensure safety. The role runs for all nine weeks of camp plus staff training; hours are 30–40 per week, Monday through Friday.