Camp Cabin Leader

Do you enjoy working with youth in an outdoors, camp environment? Are you looking for a summer job where you develop leadership skills, teach various environmental education, recreation, and creative arts programs, collaborate with other team members, and have fun while doing so? If so, Florida 4-H Camp Timpoochee is looking for folks like you to work with us this summer! This June and July, campers aged 6-16 will join us for week-long summer camp programs, and we are looking for positive, caring adults to help run these exciting and fun weeks of camp.General Summer Camp Staff Responsibilities:Be the primary caregiver to campers social, emotional, and physical needsSupervise youth aged 6-16 day and/or night and guide them around camp in accordance with their daily scheduleSupport instructors during hands-on activities and assist in behavior management throughout the day and nightOversee and manage cabin cleanliness, conduct a daily cabin inspection, and report any repairs that need to be made to the Assistant Camp DirectorContribute to and work during evening programsLead group recreational activities during cabin time and as neededHelp with housekeeping responsibilities in preparation for upcoming camp weeksAttend and actively participate in all staff trainings and meetingsWork cohesively with fellow team membersAssist in other duties as assigned by the Camp Director and Assistant DirectorMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Desire and ability to work with youth and adults in a camp settingAbility to accept and adapt to guidance and supervisionMust be willing to obtain American Red Cross certification in CPR/FA/AED (training provided at Camp)Background screenings are requiredAt least 18 years of age by May 15, 2024PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Drivers LicenseAmerican Red Cross certification in CPR/FA/AEDExperience working with youth in a supervisory capacityExperience exhibiting responsibility and reliability SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:Meals are provided during camp eventsLodging provided from May 15, 2024, through August 1, 2024, on-siteStaff are not required to work most weekends, unless the camp has booked a weekend rental group. If interested in working these groups, you will receive additional pay. For weekends with no groups, all staff will have at least 24-48 hours off between Friday and Sunday.SALARY: $300/week, plus room and board and workers compensation coveragePLEASE CLICK LINK TO APPLY: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/529199/timpoochee-summer-camp-cabin-leader