4-H Camp Timpoochee Day Camp Leader

Spend a summer at the beach making a difference!

Since 1926, 4-H Camp Timpoochee has hosted overnight and day summer camps for youth ages 6-17. As our program continues to grow, so does our need for hardworking and dedicated staff. Our Day Camp Leaders are a relatively new position created dedicated to our ever growing Day Camp Program. All the benefits of being a summer camp leader without residing in a cabin with campers.

This summer, Camp Timpoochee will be running approximately 7 weeks of camp for day campers! During the weeks we do not have day campers on site, our Day Camp Leaders may enjoy a respite away from camp. We also have a mid-summer break over the 4th of July holiday which staff are welcome to travel or stay on camp and enjoy the amazing firework show in Destin, Florida. 

We are located in Niceville, Florida, and have a third of a mile of waterfront right on the Choctwhatchee Bay.

Training begins on May 14th, 2025, and is paid training. All applicants must be age 18 by this date. No experience is required to be a Day Camp Leader! Just a desire to make a difference and have a memorable time doing so. We will provide you will all the training and certifications for American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard or First Aid! Daily lunch and snacks are also provided. Day Campers generally check in around 7:30 each morning and leave no later than 5:30 on Monday-Thursday and by 1:30 on Friday, leaving weekends open to rest and re-coup or to explore the beautiful Emerald Coast!

Our leadership team strives to provide a memorable summer of growth and leadership to all our camp staff. We have worked with various schools and universities to also ensure you receive internship credit for your summer work as well. If this is something you are interested in, let us know during your interview!

We also have a recruitment incentive! If you are brought on as a Cabin Leader, anyone you recruit who is hired also qualifies you for an additional $100/person bonus at the end of summer. 

General Summer Camp Staff Responsibilities:

• Be the primary caregiver to campers’ social, emotional, and physical needs
• Supervise youth aged 6-12 during the day and guide them around camp in accordance with their daily schedule
• Support instructors during hands-on activities and assist in behavior management throughout the day and night
• Help the Leadership team with Day Camper Check in/out as needed
• Lead group recreational activities during cabin time and as needed
• Help with housekeeping responsibilities in preparation for upcoming camp weeks
• Attend and actively participate in all staff trainings and meetings
• Work cohesively with fellow team members
• Assist in other duties as assigned by the Camp Director and Assistant Director

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Desire and ability to work with youth and adults in a camp setting
• Ability to accept and adapt to guidance and supervision
• Must be willing to obtain American Red Cross certification in CPR/FA/AED (training provided at Camp)
• Background screenings are required
• At least 18 years of age by May 14, 2025

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver’s License
• American Red Cross certification in CPR/FA/AED
• Experience working with youth in a supervisory capacity
• Experience exhibiting responsibility and reliability

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

• Meals are provided during camp while working
• Lodging is not provided to our Day Camp Leaders
• Staff are not required to work weekend,

SALARY: $375/week, plus workers’ compensation coverage

To apply or if you have any additional questions, email your resume to us at timpoochee4h@ifas.ufl.edu along with the title of the position you are applying for.