PRN Activity Leader - Mobile Camp

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches • Pierson, FL

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About The Position

The Group Leader role is a central position in the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches’ summer camping program, involving ongoing interaction with campers and continuous leadership, guidance, and supervision. Group Leaders participate in the planned camp program and initiate group activities. They are also responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the campsite and unit area. The position is directly supervised by the Senior Group Leader and/or Mobile Camp Site Director and is exempt from overtime pay.

The role begins PRN, with a few hours of work per month until the summer season starts in May, then transitions to full-time work for the summer. Mobile Camp Group Leaders travel to different cities in Florida each week. Room and board are provided from May through August. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and continuously supervise campers to maintain a safe camping experience.
• Participate in the planned camp program and initiate group activities to engage campers.
• Maintain the campsite and unit area.
• Show compassion, patience, tolerance, and gentleness when working with campers.
• Act as an appropriate role model for youth.
• Help donors, deputies, and guests feel included and comfortable at camping programs.
• Remain flexible and assist in Camping Services programs when requested.
• Care for agency equipment, buildings, vehicles, and other assets in accordance with Youth Ranches’ standards.
• Complete required paperwork, including mileage logs, travel expense vouchers, incident reports, and time sheets.
• Follow directions and requests to support the operation of the Youth Ranches program.

Benefits

• Room and board from May to August.
• Regular time off between sessions.
• Multiple hour-long wellness breaks each day.
• Access to the FSYR Employee Assistance Program during the summer for mental health support.
• Paid week of pre-service training with transferable Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and training in trauma-informed care, non-violent crisis intervention, and childcare basics.
• Specialty certifications offered in early May: lifeguarding, high ropes practitioner, and archery instructor.
• Recruitment and retention bonuses at the end of each summer season.
• Opportunity to develop professional skills, including time management, conflict resolution, communication, and group leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed