Seasonal Group Leader - Traveling Day Camp

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches; Orlando (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Group Leader for summer camps in Florida. This role involves supervising campers, leading activities, and ensuring a safe and fun environment. Starting as PRN, it transitions to full-time in May with room and board provided. Develop essential skills while making a difference in youth lives.

Benefits

Room and board provided from May to August

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Paid pre-service training

Bonuses for recruitment and retention

Qualifications

• Supervise campers to ensure a safe camping experience.
• Lead group activities creatively to engage youth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospitality and attentiveness to donors and guests.
• Complete required paperwork diligently.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Get a jump start on a summer job!

The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is a non-profit organization that provides summer camp opportunities to Florida’s Youth. We operate three traditional sleep-away camps along with a traveling day camp program. Group Leaders for Mobile Camp will travel each week to different cities in Florida.

Currently, we are hiring for our Group Leader positions. Come work a few hours a month (PRN) now until the start of our summer season in May, when you will transition to full-time for the summer.

Job Type: PRN now & then Full-Time in May

Pay: $15.00 per hour now. ($300.00 per week includes room & board from May to Aug)

SUMMARY

The position of Group Leader is vital to the Summer Camping Program because it involves constant interaction with campers. Responsibilities include leadership, guidance, supervision of campers, participation in camp activities, and maintaining the campsite and unit area. The Group Leader reports directly to the Senior Group Leader and/or Mobile Camp Site Director. This position is exempt from overtime pay.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are examples of work performed in this position. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervise campers with alertness and discretion to ensure a safe camping experience.
2. Show compassion, patience, tolerance, and gentleness to create a caring environment.
3. Lead group activities with creativity and enthusiasm to engage youth and promote a fun camp atmosphere.
4. Maintain appropriate role modeling through discretion and self-control.
5. Ensure hospitality and attentiveness to donors, deputies, and guests to foster inclusion and comfort.
6. Be flexible and available to assist with various Camping Services programs as needed.
7. Manage resources wisely, including equipment, buildings, vehicles, and assets, to meet Youth Ranches’ standards.
8. Complete required paperwork diligently, such as logs, expense vouchers, incident reports, and timesheets.
9. Follow directions and requests with honor, obedience, and flexibility to ensure smooth program operations.

Benefits

• Room and board are provided from May to August.
• Regular time off is scheduled between sessions. Camp locations include Daytona Beach, Gainesville, and Jacksonville, all within an hour’s drive!
• Staff are given multiple hour-long wellness breaks each day.
• Access to the FSYR Employee Assistance Program for free mental health support during the summer.
• Paid pre-service training includes certifications in Adult First Aid/ CPR/AED (a $30 value) and training on trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and childcare basics.
• Early May offers specialty certifications such as Lifeguarding ($350 value), High Ropes Practitioner ($900 value), and Archery Instructor ($50 value).
• Bonuses for recruitment and retention are offered at the end of each summer.
• Develop professional skills like time management, conflict resolution, communication, and group leadership.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.