Lee County Parks & Recreation is looking for positive, energetic Summer Camp Lead Counselor who enjoy leading activities, supporting staff, and helping create fun summer experiences for kids. In this hands-on role, you’ll help guide daily activities, support counselors, and step in to lead the camp site when the Site Director is away. You’ll work closely with your team to make each day safe, organized, and memorable for campers.
What You Will Do:
Help plan, organize, and lead daily camp activities, including sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, biking, archery, fishing, field trips, and special events.
Support counselors in leading small groups of children and keeping them safe, active, and engaged.
Assist with daily tasks such as check-in, supervision, activity setup, and equipment organization.
Step in when the Site Director is unavailable, which may include:
Talking with parents and campers
Confirming field trip schedules
Helping assign staff roles and activity rotations
Help maintain a positive camp environment and support team needs.
Complete First Aid and CPR training before camp begins.
Perform other duties as needed to support camp operations.
What We’re Looking For
Education
High school diploma or GED (or similar experience)
Verifiable Experience
Your experience must be something we can confirm.
A supervisor, coach, teacher, volunteer leader, or family you worked for should be able to:
Confirm you did the work
Explain what you did
Confirm how long you worked there
You need one year of experience working with kids.
This experience can come from many places, such as:
Summer camps or after-school programs
Classrooms, preschools, daycares, or church childcare
Coaching youth sports
Leading or helping with scout groups or youth clubs
Volunteering at schools, libraries, or community events
Babysitting, nannying, or being a mother’s helper
Teaching or assisting with arts, music, dance, STEM, or outdoor programs
Supporting festivals, field days, or special events
Mentoring kids or teens in school or community programs
If you have supported, led, taught, or cared for children in any setting, we want to hear about it.
Licensing
Valid driver’s license required
First Aid and CPR (must be completed before camp begins)
Fingerprint Screening Requirement:
Why Join Us?
This is a hands-on, people-centered role where every day brings something new. You’ll spend your summer outdoors, lead activities, support your team, and help campers create memories that last a lifetime. It’s a chance to grow, build leadership skills, and make a real impact.
Training and Dates:
Mandatory training: June 8–12, 2026
Camp dates: June 15–July 31, 2026
Must commit to the full summer, including training week.
Additional Information:
This position does not include benefits.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather, bend/stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Work hours may vary based on site needs.
Staffing depends on enrollment; low enrollment may result in schedule changes, relocation, or layoff.
Camp Locations:
Boca Grande Community Center
Estero Recreation Center
Karl Drews Community Center
Lakes Park
Manatee Park
Matlacha Community Center
North Fort Myers Recreation Center
Olga Community Center
Six Mile Cypress Slough
Veterans Recreation Center
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center