Summer Camp Counselor

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Requisition No:868054

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

Summer Camp Counselor –

Conservation Engagement and Education/Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor

West Palm Beach, FL 33412

Conservation Engagement and Education

Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor – OPS Seasonal

This full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position is based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN). The FWC is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to work as part of the Summer Camp Counselor team at the Everglades Youth Conservation Center (EYCC) in West Palm Beach. The incumbents will work with the summer camp team to deliver experiential programs designed to engage youth with Florida’s ecosystems through outdoor recreation.

EYCC is a residential summer camp and sees as many as 800 participants throughout the summer. The incumbents will supervise campers during daily activities as assigned and sleep in the cabins with campers umbents will also be responsible for cabin safety inspections, leading night activities, shower rotations, and check out procedures. Incumbents may be assigned a different program each week and will supervise as many as 14 campers at a time with an assisting Counselor or Instructor.

As a part of FYCCN, the incumbent communicates with stakeholders, constituents, and partners and performs functions of this position with a strong understanding of FYCCN’s mission, future goals, and practices. Conveys FYCCN’s vision through effective programming, training, and outreach at the EYCC.

Interested individuals must be passionate about getting youth outside to create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife resources. Programs that Counselors may be assigned to assist with include activities such as shooting sports, hunter safety, archery, bowhunting, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, camping skills, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, wetland exploration, marine exploration, swimming, and counselor in training programs.

• A High School Diploma is required.
• Candidates with experience working with youth are preferred.

Provide support as assigned in the facilitation of summer camp activities.

• Assist Instructors with program facilitation as assigned (shooting sports, hunter safety, archery, bowhunting, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, camping skills, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, wetland exploration, marine exploration, counselor in training, etc.)
• Facilitate night activities as assigned (campfire, board games, water balloon toss, etc.)
• Help maintain camp educational supplies and equipment to keep them stocked, clean, organized, and in working order; perform inventory as assigned.

Ensure education programs are following American Camp Association (ACA) standards.

• Supervise daily summer camp activities as assigned (set up, clean up, leading programming, supporting fellow staff, etc.)
• Address minor program changes, behavioral issues, etc. and level-up to Assistant Camp Director or Director where appropriate. Enforce camp code of conduct.
• Complete required training related to ACA standards and be familiar with/follow all policies in regard to camper safety, risk management, reporting, etc.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment and assigned cabins.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, constituents, and partners through in-person, and program/event interactions.

• Provide a welcoming experience, and positive guest service to visitors to EYCC through program interactions.
• Participate in meetings, mobile phone communications, etc. as needed with EYCC staff to foster collaborative working relationships.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently, take initiative and work creatively to solve problems.
• Assure that files/documentation are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
• Attend staff meetings and…