Summer Camp Instructor (OPS Youth Camp Helper - 77902373)

This full-time seasonal Other Personal Services (OPS) position is based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN). The FWC is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to work as part of the Summer Camp Instructor team at the Everglades Youth Conservation Center (EYCC) in West Palm Beach. EYCC is a residential summer camp and sees as many as 800 participants throughout the summer. The incumbents will work with the summer camp team to deliver experiential programs designed to engage youth with Florida’s ecosystems through outdoor recreation. The incumbents will be assigned to instruct a specific EYCC program for the summer camp season based on their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Incumbent will supervise as many as 12 participants at a time with an assisting Group Leader or Instructor.

Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/) and must include a resume describing the applicant’s experience.

If you are more interested in assisting with activities than instructing, we are hiring group leaders under OPS Summer Camp Counselor.

Onsite housing in air-conditioned bunk house style cabins is provided for the duration of the incumbent’s employment.

Meals are provided to staff during work hours June - July except during weekly Sunday staff meetings.