Seasonal - Summer Camp Director and Camp Counselor

Seasonal - Summer Camp Director and Camp Counselor

Location: Jacksonville, FL Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2026-06943 Department: PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS Opening Date: January 27, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous

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Job Description ----------------

Seasonal - Summer Camp Director- $18.00 Seasonal - Summer Camp Counselor- $15.00

Program Start Date: June 1, 2026 Training Date: June 8, 2026 Program End Date: July 24, 2026

These positions will oversee total operations of camp or deliver educational-based summer camp activities at several locations. May serve as the Site Leader and correspond with parents as necessary. Work may require some outdoor activities.

Responsibilities ----------------

If Selected for a Seasonal - Summer Camp Director position:

• Oversee total operations of camp.
• Ability to develop, train, and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding camper registration.
• Supervise and direct PT Camp Counselors.
• Teach prepared lessons to school-aged children.
• Adjusts lesson to be age-appropriate.
• Sets up materials for activities.
• Prepares and plans for upcoming lessons.
• Performs related work as required.

If Selected for a Seasonal - Summer Camp Counselor position:

• Must be able to implement summer camp programs recreational and educational activities through lesson plans.
• Supervises participants, primarily school-age children, in playground or recreation center activities including literacy, math, and science educational activities, games, sports, tournaments, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, entertainment, and field trips.
• Demonstrates and observes the use of equipment and materials needed for activities and maintains assigned equipment.
• Explains and enforces safety procedures and rules.
• Administers emergency first aid.
• Assists in the maintenance and preparation of required records on activities and participants.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information -----------------------------------------

Minimum of two (2) years related experience preferably as a coordinator or supervisor of a child care program. Must have a minimum of one year of related experience working with children, or any acceptable combination of education and experience. Must pass background screening on a local, state, and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services. Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid course which will be provided (date to be determined). Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Skills ----------------

• Experience managing 2-8 staff members.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a summer camp environment.

Application Instructions ----------------------

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov.

Work History -------------

Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

Technical Requirements ----------------------

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Frequently Asked Questions ---------------------------

For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.

1. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes No

2. Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? Yes No

3. Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No

4. This is a seasonal position for a program from June 1- July 24, 2026. Are you interested in a seasonal employment? Yes No

5. Do you understand, if hired, you are required to attend mandatory training on June 8, 2026? Yes No

6. Are you able to work the entire program? Yes No

7. Do you have experience working in a summer camp environment? Yes No

8. Have you worked in this position for the City of Jacksonville in the past? Yes No

9. If you answered "yes" to question 8, which years did your work?

10. Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state, and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services? Yes No

11. Do you understand you will be required to undergo a drug screen in the hiring process? Yes No

12. Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No

13. If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

14. Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children or any acceptable combination of education and/or experience? Yes No

15. Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

16. Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

17. Do you have experience managing 2-8 staff members? Yes No

18. Do you have the ability to develop, train, and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities? Yes No

19. Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

20. Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

21. Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aide Certification? if yes, a copy is required with your application. Yes No

Employer Information --------------------

City of Jacksonville Address: 117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202 Website: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx