Youth Programs

Youth Program Camp Counselors at Lake Wauburg South Shore.

Youth Programs Camp Counselor

Camp Counselors serve youth participants, ages six to fourteen years old, by fostering experiential opportunities throughout the daily schedule of camp activities at various locations. These opportunities include, but are not limited to: teambuilding, sport-development, fitness and wellness practices, nature immersions, and artistic adventures which promote, enhance, and support the development of participants’ healthy relationships with themselves, their peers, and recreational activities.

Youth Programs Specific Responsibilities

Maintain consistent supervision of small groups of youth participants throughout the entire camp season

Support Youth Program special events, facilities and services

Assist with set up, take down, opening, closing, cleaning, and other duties as directed

Demonstrate proficient skills in positive behavior modification strategies

Facilitate activities to promote and enhance individual and group growth, development, and wellness

Requirements/Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have current CPR, First Aid, AED, and EpiPen Administrator certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire (we can assist with this)
Will be required to successfully complete a level 2 background check
Maintain a clear criminal record
Comfortable working in heat and moving for long periods of time
Ability to work harmoniously with the staff, youth, and their families
Complete and maintain UF required trainings GET803, ITT102, OOC101, PRV802, YCS800, GET811

Preferred Qualifications

Youth Programs Leadership Course
Experience providing exceptional customer service
Previous youth group facilitation
Experience designing, creating, and adapting youth program experiences to meet the needs of the participants

Room to Grow

RecSports offers opportunities to advance beyond this position and continue to grow... this could be just the beginning! Grow into some of our leadership positions offered in this program area, such as Youth Programs Program Assistant, and other Global Leadership Positions.

Contat Information

For more information please contact Rebecca Gibson, Assistant Director for Youth Programs, at rebeccagibson@ufl.edu.