What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselors position at Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida?
TURN THIS SUMMER INTO YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
EMBRACE EXPLORATION: If you love the outdoors and a new adventure, spend it at beautiful Camp Welaka in sunny Jupiter, Florida where we will host girls for Adventure-themed summer camp sessions!
What will a typical day look like in this role?
Camp Leaders and Assistant Leaders are responsible for providing a safe and stimulating environment where campers engage with each other through a vast variety of adventure, tradition, and badge themed outdoor activities! As a Leader, you will empower girls to plan and lead camp activities and facilitate activities for campers in your group.
All Camp Leaders and Assistant Leaders are required to live on property in an on-site cabin during resident camp and Adventure camp sessions. While no two days will ever be the same, there will be one daily constant: our ultimate goal is to make sure that everyone is having a safe and fantastic time at camp!
Who are we seeking?
An energetic individual with critical thinking skills who can adapt as needed.
Someone who can communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with children, parents, volunteers, peers, supervisors and subordinates.
Someone who can stand for long periods of time and can withstand the South Florida summer sun and heat.
Someone committed to creating environments that promote belonging.
What else will you need?
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Required to timely complete a Level 2 criminal background check with a determination that you are eligible for employment.
Required to timely complete a motor vehicle background check with eligibility for coverage under applicable agency insurance.
Required to timely complete a post-offer, pre-employment health examination, with the ability to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation,and submit health history record prior to first day of work.
Strong preference for supervisory experience, experience working with youth groups, ability to swim, and knowledge of outdoor programming.
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Our 2026 summer camp sessions are as follows:
Mandatory Pre-Camp Staff Training: Monday 6/8/26 - Thursday 6/11/26
Resident Camp Session 1: Friday 6/12/26- Saturday 6/13/26
Resident Camp Session 2: Wednesday 6/17/26 - Saturday 6/20/26
Adventure Camp : Monday 6/22/26 - Friday 6/26/26
Resident Camp Session 3: Tuesday 7/7/26- Saturday 7/11/26
Resident Camp Session 4: Sunday 7/12/26 - Thursday 7/16/26
Clean Up Day: Friday 7/17/26
Note: Applicants are encouraged to commit to all summer camp sessions, and if approved to work less than all of the sessions, must be able to commit to the entire session or sessions they are selected to work. All selected candidates must attend pre-camp training.
Learn more about our summer camp experience: Summer Camp | Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida (gssef.org)
How do you apply?
Complete our online application in consideration for an opportunity to begin your career in Girl Scouting today!
Note: Preference is given first to prior seasonal summer camp staff who are invited to return..
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Note: This posting may be closed or canceled at any time based on business needs.