Summer Camp Counselor

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Parkland, FL
Job Type: Seasonal Employee
Job Number: 00816
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 4/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Purpose

This is a seasonal position responsible for organizing and teaching of recreation activities for children and teenagers. This work is performed under the supervision of the Camp Supervisors.
Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and organizes games and activities for campers in their assigned group during camp hours.
• Applies basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
• Responsible for supervising campers at all times.
• Escorts campers using different forms of transportation (i.e., walking, bus).
• Is aware of and implements safety guidelines.
• Takes responsibility for the quality of the supplies, equipment and materials.
• Maintains high standard of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• High level of professionalism when interacting with parents and guardians.
• Supervises the orderly arrival and departure of campers.
• Represents camp positively when interacting with the public.
• Required to attend all camp functions including orientation, trainings, open house, and duration of assigned schedule.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 17 years' of age
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or able to obtain and provide evidence of prior to the first day of orientation
• One (1) year of child care experience, or experience as a Summer Camp Counselor for at least one (1) full Summer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to commit to the entire 7 week camp program
• Ability to attend all mandatory camp training dates and camp open house 1 week prior to the start of camp
• Ability to work up to 40 hours a week
• Ability to communicate well with participants, parents, other staff and the general public
• Ability to exercise initiative, interpret and apply laws, ordinance, rules, regulations, and safety and health standards
• Ability to change planned activities in a moment's notice
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to set a good example for campers to encourage sharing, clean up, and good sportsmanship
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to be patient and calm in a high stress environment
• Ability to teach and coach campers in planned activities indoors and outdoors
• Ability to exercise good judgement, self-control, and demonstrate enthusiasm
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work environment is typically performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position.
• The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in hot, humid, or rainy weather.
• Must be able to constantly stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, walking, and running.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.
No city paid benefits with the exception of those required by law.
01

Do you have at least one (1) year of child care experience, or experience as a Summer Camp Counselor for at least one (1) full Summer?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have current CPR and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain and provide evidence of prior to the first day of orientation?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you at least 17 years old?

• Yes
• No

Required Question