Flexible Horse Riding Camp Counselor Jobs in Florida

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island FL 34145, FL
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 00323
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Work Objective
Salary Starting at $16.00 per hour. Returning Camp Counselors or candidates with prior camp counselor or related youth program experience may be eligible for an additional $0.25 per hour for each year of relevant experience, up to a maximum of $18.00 per hour.
Training dates are Tuesday - Saturday, May 26th - May 30th.
This position is responsible for supervising, conducting, and participating in activities such as arts and crafts, athletics, field trips, and special events for children of various ages in a recreational day camp setting. This is a great experience in the field of events and recreation. You will help in coordination of special camp days, field trips, craft projects and guest speakers. All Camp Mackle summer staff will work under the supervision of the Full-Time Recreation personnel, who will assist them with guiding campers through a daily, pre-established schedule of fun and enriching activities, while ensuring that all campers have a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment in which to spend their days. Camp Mackle summer staff will collaborate in the planning of activities and special events during the 10 themed weeks of camp. Attendance at the summer staff orientation and training, held prior to the start of camp, and all weekly meetings are required of camp personnel.
Examples of Essential Functions
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Assist in set-up and preparation for camp activities
• Organize and care for program supplies and equipment
• Assist, co-lead, or lead high-quality, hands-on activities in a safe manner
• Enforce camp safety regulations
• Chaperone campers on field trips
• Demonstrate respect for one's self, others, and property
• Serve as strong role models for youth in character and in action
• Encourage respect for one's self and others
• Encourage respect for camp property, equipment, and facilities
• Be responsible for daily clean-up of camp activities and other duties as assigned
• Maintain frequent communication throughout the day with fellow counselors, LIT's, and specified Year-Round Parks and Recreation personnel
• Maintain good public relations with parents and guardians of campers
• Prepare and submit weekly evaluations in a timely manner as required
• Mandatory attendance at all Camp Mackle orientation and training dates, and weekly staff meetings

Supervision:

• None

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 18 years of age with high school diploma or its equivalent, Ability to work effectively, compassionately, and creatively with youth, Ability to lead and conduct a wide range of recreational activities, Willing to work flexible hours, CPR/First Aid certification (provided during training) or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Regular in office attendance is required.
Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of the current trends, methods, and techniques used in the provision of programs for seniors, adults, youth, and/or teens
• Basic knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Basic knowledge of principles and processes for providing outstanding customer service
• Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal supervision
• Basic ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) and ability to learn department and organization specific software
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to perform basic cashier duties accurately
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks require sound and visual perception and discrimination. Tasks require oral communications ability.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STATEMENT
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marco Island is a drug free and smoke free workplace.
The City of Marco Island offers a wide range of employee benefits. Below is a brief summary of the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team.
City of Marco Island Employees participates in a Cafeteria-Style benefits plan. The cost of any benefit chosen by the employee is deducted from each paycheck.
Health Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type health insurance plan provided by Cigna. The City pays 85% and the Employee pays 15% of the premiums.
Dental Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type dental insurance plan provided by The Standard.
Vision Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type vision insurance plan provided by The Standard.
Supplemental Insurance: The City currently offers 4 types of supplemental insurance provided by AFLAC.
Life Insurance and AD&D: The City offers an voluntary $50,000 life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy for employees.
Additional Life Insurance: The City offers Additional Life in units of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. The minimum amount you can elect is $10,000. Employees can elect up to $80,000 with no medical questions. Spouse coverage is available in units of $5,000 to a maximum of $150,000, but not to exceed 50 percent of your Additional Life coverage. Employees may also elect $10,000 of Dependents Life insurance for eligible children.
Short-term Disability: The City offers a short-term disability benefit that would provide a weekly benefit of 60% of $1,667 of your insured pre-disability earnings reduced by deductible income. The plan maximum weekly benefit is $1,000 and minimum is $15. The benefit waiting period is 30 days (accidental injury and other disabilities) the period of time that you must be continuously disabled before benefits become payable.
Long-term Disability: The City offers a long-term disability benefit that would provide 60% of covered salary after the employee is disabled for six months. The premium for this insurance is .54 percent of salary. For example: calculate monthly salary x .54 ÷ 100 = monthly premium.
Retirement Savings: The City contributes 6.5% of base earnings to a 401a retirement savings plan for non-bargaining unit employees. Vesting after 5 years of employment.
For IAFF bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 175 Pension Plan.
For FOP bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 185 Pension Plan.
Deferred Compensation Plan: The City offers a 457 Deferred Compensation retirement savings plan for its employees. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.
Medical and Dependent-Care Savings Accounts: The City offers two types of pre-tax savings accounts that can be used to reimburse the employee for qualified medical or dependent-care expenses not covered under any other benefit. Any funds deposited must be spent by the end of the plan year each year or they are forfeited. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.
Paid Time Off: Employees earn 160 hours off per year during their first two year of employment. This increases to 176 hours after the beginning of your third year.
Holidays: Employees earn 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday that can be used at the employee discretion.
Educational Assistance: The City will reimburse up to $1,500 per year for employees seeking higher education who meet certain grade requirements.
Other Leave: The City offers Military Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Non-FMLA Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A SUMMARY OF THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE. SOME RESTRICTIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY.