About The Position
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University. Primary Purpose: To lead campers through daily activities while ensuring their safety and abiding by all rules set forth by camp directors.
Requirements
- Must be available to work all dates: May 19-August 8, 2026
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.
- Ability to provide leadership in developing and maintaining camp services.
- Successful completion of the FDLE Background Screening
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Two years’ experience teaching in a camp, program and/or school setting.
- Training or experience in Archery, Arts and Crafts, Cheerleading, Coding, Cooking, Dance, Digital Photography, Innovation, Marine Science, Sports, Tennis, Video Production.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
Responsibilities
- Ability to supervise a group of 20 -25 school age children.
- Ability to supervise and train junior counselors and volunteer junior counselors. Help ensure positive staff morale by monitoring, guiding, and leading by example; and sustaining a positive attitude.
- Ability to design age-appropriate curriculum for campers, ranging in ages from 5-13.
- Desire and ability to work with children both indoors and outdoors. Willingness to lead and participate in all camp activities with designated campers.
- Ability to design daily activities (lesson plans) with an end product in mind for designated periods throughout the camp season for activities such as: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Cheerleading, Coding, Cooking, Dance, Digital Photography, Innovation, Marine Science, Sports, Tennis, Video Game Design.
- Design and organize rainy day camp curriculum.
- Oversee all activities with enthusiasm and demonstrate patience with campers and other staff.
- Inform Director of any camper and/or staff problems or concerns.
- Be knowledgeable about camper's health conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Ability to assist campers who may need extra time acclimating to camp.
- Ensure that all campers are actively participating in full camp experience.
- Enforce camp safety rules and regulations.
- Assist campers in carpool, both before and after camp.
- Follow appropriate safety guidelines for all camp activities.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition waiver
- Retirement plan
- Excellent medical and dental plans
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
