Pine Tree Camps - Summer 2027, Day Camp Coordinator

Lynn University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a camp counselor to supervise groups of campers and staff during the 9-week season. You will organize activities, enforce health and safety rules, and lead field trips while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

Candidates must be 25+, with prior camp or school childcare experience, and available May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, for 35–40 hours per week. Training will precede the camp term.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 25 years old.
• Must have experience caring for children in a camp or school setting.
• Available for all 9 weeks of camp plus training; 5/24/2027 – 7/30/2027; 35–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 6–10 groups of campers and counselors.
• Organize and monitor large group activities.
• Interpret safety and health regulations for the division.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the division.
• Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each camper experiences success.
• Set a good example for campers and counselors, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing cleanup, and sportsmanship.
• Lead on and off campus field trips.
• Report concerns to supervisor.
• Follow camp rules regarding smoking, alcohol, and drugs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Camp counselor experience

Job description

Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University is an American Camp Association accredited day and overnight camp in Boca Raton, Florida. Pine Tree Camps promotes growth and fun in an environment that's fully committed to the latest standards in health and safety. Pine Tree Camps offers a variety of programs for campers ages 5 to 14 ranging from traditional skill-building camps to sports camps, overnight camps, and camp counselor training programs. Pine Tree Camps provides unmatched personal attention that cultivates a strong sense of personal achievement in every camper. Our campers have fun, make friends, taste independence and enjoy traditional camp games and activities while making friendships that last a lifetime.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise 6 – 10 groups of campers and counselors.
• Organize and monitor large group activities.
• Interpret safety and health regulations for entire division.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the division.
• Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each camper experiences success.
• Set a good example for campers and counselors, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean‑up, and sportsmanship.
• Lead on and off campus field trips.
• Report any concerns or issues to supervisor.
• Follow camp rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, use of alcoholic beverages, and use of drugs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Candidates must be at least 25 years old.
• Have experience caring for children in a camp or school setting.
• Must be available for all 9 weeks of camp plus a week of camp training; 5/24/2027 – 7/30/2027.
• Work Monday to Friday, 35 – 40 hours a week.

Accreditation and equal opportunity:

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033‑4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University.

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