Group Leader
The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is a non-profit organization that provides free summer camp opportunities to Florida’s Youth. We operate three traditional sleep away camps along with a traveling day camp program.
Currently we are hiring for our Group Leader position.
The position of Group Leader is the most vital aspect of the Summer Camping Program because it has constant interaction with the campers. This position involves the continuous leadership, guidance and supervision of campers. This position will participate in the planned camp program and serve as the major initiator of group activities. The Group Leader is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the campsite and unit area.
The Group Leader is directly supervised by the Senior Group Leader and/or Camp Director. This position is exempt from overtime pay. (EOE,DFWP,18+)
Salary for this position is $300/weekly.
Main responsibilities:
- Supervise campers as they rotate from activity to activity
- Facilitate group-building games, environmental education programs, and team sports
- Grow and foster relationships with camp administrators, fellow staff members, Law Enforcement volunteers, and campers.
Employee Benefits:
· All staff are provided room and board from May to August
· Regular time off is given between sessions. Depending on the camp location you choose Daytona Beach, Gainesville, and Jacksonville are only an hour away!
· Staff are given multiple hour long wellness breaks each day.
· All staff have access to the FSYR Employee Assistance Program during the summer as a free benefit for mental health support.
· During a paid week of pre-service training all staff will receive transferable certifications in Adult First Aid/ CPR/AED ($30 value) along with training on topics such as; trauma informed care, non-violent crisis intervention, and the basics of childcare.
· Specialty certifications are offered in early May. Lifeguarding ($350 value) High Ropes Practitioner ($900 value) Archery Instructor ($50 value).
· Recruitment and retention bonuses are provided at the end of each summer season.
· Staff develop professional skills such as time management, conflict resolution, communication, group leadership, and more!
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