Teen Summer Camp Counselor Jobs in Gainesville, FL

Location: Camp Keystone, Starke, Florida

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Plans, coordinates and directs the functions of the Conservatory dance program; ensures the quality of programs and safety of youth at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to youth and ensures safety and a positive experience for campers.

Key Responsibilities

• Guides the work of dance and performance in helping children and youth to succeed in school by increasing their involvement and motivation, and helping them to set personal goals. 
• Provides training and development of camper for dance, performance and service learning. 
• Provides appropriate lessons for instruction time. 
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teach skills if necessary. 
• Prepares students for recitals and presentations. 
• Supervises the maintenance and daily operations of the program equipment. 
• Recommends and develops activities which will develop creative abilities, motor and learning skills of students. 
• Coordinates the program and activity with the policies and operating procedures of camp. 
• Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods. 
• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations. 
• Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience. 
• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned. 
• Schedules performances and ensures that all necessary supplies for a performance are donated or purchased. 
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions. 
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed. 
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection. 
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you: 

• Six months experience teaching dance, with the ability to perform and teach lessons in a classroom setting involving more than one student preferred, or 

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Music Conservatory Dance Instructor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions. 

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Why work for us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/2/2025 – 06/8/2025 and participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp Program will be held 06/9/2025 – 07/12/2025. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application. 

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. 

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: January 1, 2025 – May 4, 2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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