Summer Camp Counselor

Bellevue College; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Camp Counselor, where you will lead and inspire youth in engaging recreational activities. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for youth development. You will be responsible for planning and supervising programs, ensuring the safety of participants, and creating a fun, educational environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a positive impact in the community. If you are energetic, responsible, and love working with children, this summer position offers a rewarding experience in a vibrant camp setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous experience in recreational or social activities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and facilitate activities for youth camp participants.
• Plan and conduct recreational programs and maintain discipline.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Youth Leadership

Recreational Planning

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

*Summer Camp will run from June 2nd - July 25th 2025. All candidates are expected to be available to work the entire duration of Camp.*

A camp counselor monitors and facilitates the activities of the Village’s youth camp programs with an emphasis on summer camps. Employees within this classification primarily serve as youth camp leaders for assigned camp programs and provide leadership in recreational and educational activities and services.

• Monitors youth program participants for assigned camp programs at an assigned recreational facility during specified hours.
• Plans and conducts activities, organizes and supervises programs and games, and maintains order and discipline among participants.
• Maintains and issues equipment to participants and is responsible for equipment return.
• Responds to inquiries regarding program specifics from various entities; e.g., parents, program participants, children, program staff, and the general public.
• Performs routine custodial and maintenance tasks to ensure facilities and grounds are clean and safe and that equipment is safe to operate.
• Prepares clear and accurate basic reports.
• Organizes and maintains program records.
• Checks in registered participants and guests to the facility.
• Monitors participants’ actions and activities in accordance with standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements.

(The above list of essential functions is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.)

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous work/volunteer experience or training in recreational, social, sports, or arts activities.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to take a class to become certified prior to start date).
• Ability to develop youth participation and interest in assigned recreational activities and programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subjected to unpleasant environmental factors, e.g., heat, humidity, inclement weather, etc.