Head Camp Counselor; Summer Season

Position open until March 28, 2026

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

Under the direct supervision of the Cultural Arts Coordinator, performs duties necessary to support the Recreation Division by implementing and actively participating in the summer youth camp programs, activities, and events in a safe, friendly, and fun environment.

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED, and five (5) years work related experience working with youth are required.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications are required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood is preferred.
• Previous camp counselor and/or summer youth activities experience preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and group activities.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, campers, parents and/or guardians, businesses, and the general public are essential.
• Ability to create, implement and oversee activities and events.

• Orientation date will be May 14th, 2026
• Estimated start date for Summer Camp personnel is May 26, 2026
• Summer Camp personnel estimated 40 hours per workweek
• Estimated opening date is June 1st 2026
• Hours of operation Monday through Friday at the following schedules:
  • 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • 9:15 a.m. until last child

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing, and background and credit checks.
• As part of the conditional offer of employment, all Summer Camp candidates selected for employment are required to go through an extensive background and criminal history check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) which may include a fingerprinting process. (Must be able to pass the State required background check for persons working with children.)

This position may be required one to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.