Camp Nova-Senior Counselor

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Primary Purpose

To lead campers through daily activities while ensuring their safety and abiding by all rules set forth by camp directors.

Job Category: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience. Pay Basis: Hourly Subject to Grant Funding: No

Essential Job Functions:

1. Ability to supervise a group of 20 -25 school age children.
2. Ability to supervise and train junior counselors and counselors in training.
3. Help ensure positive staff morale by monitoring, guiding, and leading by example; and sustaining a positive attitude.
4. Desire and ability to work with children both indoors and outdoors.
5. Willingness to lead and participate in all camp activities with designated campers.
6. Ability to design daily activities (lesson plans) for designated periods throughout camp season.
7. Design and organize rainy day camp curriculum.
8. Oversee all activities with enthusiasm and demonstrate patience with campers and other staff.
9. Inform Director of any camper and/or staff problems or concerns.
10. Be knowledgeable about campers health conditions and dietary restrictions.
11. Ability to assist campers who may need extra time acclimating to camp.
12. Ensure that all campers are actively participating in full camp experience.
13. Enforce camp safety rules and regulations.
14. Assist campers in carpool, both before and after camp.
15. Willing and comfortable with being in the pool and/or swimming with campers on a daily basis.

Job Requirements:

Must be able to work all Summer: May 19-August 8, 2026

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.
3. Ability to provide leadership in developing and maintaining camp services.

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Successful completion of the FDLE Background Screening

Required Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required):

Not specified

Required Experience:

Completed two years of college or two years experience working in a camp and/or school setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in education or a related field.
2. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

Background/Fingerprint

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.