All positions have been filled for both Birch State Park and Oleta River Park locations, unless otherwise noted. Please specify which location you are interested in on your application.

Please complete the Staff Application on our Employment page and send your resume/application via fax (954-491-2297) or e-mail (info@campliveoakfl.com) or mail (Camp Live Oak 1131 NE 45th St. Oakland Park, FL 33334).

After we've received and processed your application or resume, our Associate Director will contact you to schedule an interview.

All applications are kept on file for 90 days and must be resubmitted thereafter for reconsideration. Camp Live Oak is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all that apply. 

CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE as of 5/8/2013

Substitue Teachers/Jr. Counseling staff
Both locations(Ft. Lauderdale/N. Miami)

• On call substitue teacher/Jr. counselor.  Coverage is currently needed.  Please call for further details and dates.
• Hours:  8:30 - 3:30 PM.   
• As enrollment increases, we typically hire our Sub staff to fill needed Head Counselor and Jr. Couselor positions. 
• Pay: TBD

All positions lisited below have been filled.

AQUATICS: Lifeguard / Surf & Paddle Board Instructor (Ft. Lauderdale/N. Miami)
We are looking for energetic certified lifeguards and lifeguard/surf and paddle board instructors to plan and supervise the Camp Live Oak aquatics program. All applicants must be certified in First Aid and CPR and are required to demonstrate lifesaving skills prior to employment. Lifeguards will also have a limited budget to acquire equipment. Job duties include but are not limited to the following: inventory maintenance of all equipment and ensure its proper use and storage. Facilitate camper swim tests and enforce waterfront safety. Lifeguards will also be required to plan meaningful activities for rainy days. He/She is also in charge of overseeing all waterfront activities including canoe activities.  Pay rate: TBD
Requirements:

• Must hold a Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization
• Must be First Aid/CPR trained
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Hours: vary M-F
• References required

SPORTS COORDINATOR (Ft. Lauderdale/N. Miami)
We are looking for energetic and well versed individuals in the area of Sports to work with children ages 5 to 13. The sports coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising camper sport activities while encouraging sportsmanship, fairness, and participation and keeping inventory and maintenance of all equipment and ensuring its proper use and storage. He/she will also assist the on-site Director with special camp activities and plan meaningful activities for rainy days. Pay Rate: TBD
Requirements:

• Must be familiar with sporting activities and be able to implement such programs.
• Must be a self starter and team player!
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Hours: 8:30-4:00 M-F
• References required

CANOEING/ARCHERY/FISHING SPECIALIST (N. Miami)
We are looking for experienced and energetic individuals in the area of canoeing, kayaking, archery, and fishing to work with children ages 5 to 13 years old. The C/A/F specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising these activities while encouraging participation, team building, and leadership. He/she will also implement safety procedures in all activity areas and ensure that all campers are informed as to how to participate in each activity.  The C/A/F specialist will have a budget to acquire equipment. Additional job duties include but are not limited to the following: inventory and maintenance of all equipment and ensuring its proper use and storage. He/she will also assist the on-site Director with special camp activities and plan meaningful activities for rainy days. Pay Rate: TBD

Since Camp Live Oak is an environmental day camp that promotes respect for the environment and all that live in it, the C/A/F specialist will be responsible for promoting the Leave No Trace principles in these activities to campers.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have canoeing, archery, and fishing experience as well as knowing how to implement such programs.
• Previous child care experience or teaching experience recommended.
• Additional outdoor camping experience a plus++
• Must be a self starter and team player!
• Hours: 8:30-4:00 M-F
• References required

ARTS AND CRAFTS COUNSELOR (Ft. Lauderdale)
We are looking for an independent-working, organized, and creative Art/Crafts coordinator to work with children ages 5 to 13. He/she must be able to develop, coordinate, and implement age appropriate projects, with a strong focus on recycled and nature related arts.  There is a budget for materials, and the coordinator will be responsible for maintaining supply inventory and budget invoices. A one week salary will be paid for planning purposes. Birch and Oleta park Arts and Crafts coordinators should work closely together to provide continuity between both locations. An outline of all projects is required prior to the start of camp (June 8). Pay Rate: TBD

Requirements:

• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Must be an Art teacher or have prior art teaching experience. Sample of previous works a plus++
• Hours: vary M-F
• References required

SCIENCE COUNSELOR (N. Miami)
We are looking for an independent-working and organized Science Counselor to work with children ages 5 to 13. He/she must have prior experience in the area of natural science or botany, and develop, plan, and coordinate all environmental/science activities. The
Science Counselor will be working closely with our lead science coordinator throughout the summer and should work closely together to provide continuity between both locations. A budget will be given for all science activities and the specialist will be responsible for maintaining supply inventory and budget invoices. Pay Rate: TBD

Since Camp Live Oak is an environmental day camp that promotes respect for the environment and all that live in it, the Nature Specialist will be responsible for promoting the Leave No Trace principles to campers.
Requirements:

• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Must be a Florida naturalist, school science teacher, or have extensive experience in the field of natural sciences.
• Hours vary
• Work days to be determined.
• References required

HEAD COUNSELORS (Supervising ages 5-13)
Having a great spirited head counselor is one of the most important aspects of summer camp. Camp Live Oak is looking for enthusiastic certified teachers or other individuals 21 and older with experience in the area of child care. He/she will work with children ages 5-13 and supervise two to three Jr. Counselors over the summer session. Head Counselors will be responsible for planning and organizing free time and rainy day activities, supervising their unit during various scheduled camp activities and field trips, dealing with camper discipline, and promoting camp spirit and cohesiveness. They will also be responsible for maintaining daily accurate attendance sheets and submitting their group’s weekly activities and happenings to the camp newsletter, The Mosquito. A limited budget will be provided for special projects or activities. Pay Rate: TBD

Since Camp Live Oak is an environmental day camp that promotes respect for the environment and all that live in it, Head Counselors will be responsible for promoting the Leave No Trace principles to campers.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Must be energetic and love the outdoors!
• Must be a certified teacher or have extensive experience in the area of child care and classroom management.
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Hours: 8:30-4:00 M-F
• References required

LIL SPROUT HEAD COUNSELOR

The Head Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate “mommy and me” program that adheres to the philosophy and goals of Camp Live Oak.  Must be able to develop and implement a developmentally appropriate parent and me program for children ages 3 and 4 years old. Please contact the Camp Office for more details regarding this position.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work Tuesdays and Thursday during entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Must possess the 40 hr child care training certificate from DCF.
• Must be energetic and love the outdoors!
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Hours: 8:30 am – 1pm Tuesday and Thursday
• References required

LIL SPROUT ASSISTANT COUNSELOR

Assist the Head Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate “mommy and me” program that adheres to the philosophy and goals of Camp Live Oak. Please contact the Camp Office for more details regarding this position.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work Tuesdays and Thursday during entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Must possess the 40 hr child care training certificate from DCF.
• Must be energetic and love the outdoors!
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Hours: 8:30 am – 1pm Tuesday and Thursday
• References required

ASSISTANT COUNSELORS

Along with the Head Counselor, enthusiastic Assistant Counselors are a must to any great summer camp experience. Responsible for assisting the Head Counselor in daily camp activities, the this Counselor will also be responsible for assisting in group supervision, camper discipline, as well as promoting camp spirit and cohesiveness. College students majoring in education or outdoor recreation are excellent candidates for this position. Pay Rate: TBD

Since Camp Live Oak is an environmental day camp that promotes respect for the environment and all that live in it, Counselors will be responsible for promoting the Leave No Trace principles to campers.

Requirements:

• Must be energetic and love the outdoors!
• Must be a current college student
• Previous chid care experience a plus++
• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Hours: 8:30-4:00 M-F
• References required

JUNIOR COUNSELORS 
Along with the Head Counselor, enthusiastic Jr. Counselors are a must to any great summer camp experience. Responsible for assisting the Head Counselor in daily camp activities, the Jr. Counselor will also be responsible for assisting in group supervision, camper discipline, as well as promoting camp spirit and cohesiveness. College students majoring in education or outdoor recreation are excellent candidates for this position. Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Since Camp Live Oak is an environmental day camp that promotes respect for the environment and all that live in it, Jr. Counselors will be responsible for promoting the Leave No Trace principles to campers.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 11th-Aug 17th
• Must attend all Staff Training (multiple dates in May)
• Must be energetic and love the outdoors!
• Must be at least 17 years old
• Previous child care experience a plus++
• Hours: 8:30-4:00 M-F
• References required

MOUNTAIN BIKING INSTRUCTOR

We are looking for an experienced and energetic individual in the area of Mt. Biking to work with children ages 8 to 13 at Oleta River State Park. The Mtn. Biking Instructor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising Mt. Biking activities and will also be responsible for implementing safety procedures and ensuring that all campers are informed as to how to participate in the activity. The Mtn. Biking Instructor will have a limited budget to acquire equipment. Additional job duties include but are not limited to the following: inventory and maintenance of all equipment and ensuring its proper use and storage, assessing camper biking ability level, and assisting the on-site Director with special camp activities. He/she will also be responsible for planning meaningful activities for rainy days.  He or she must also be knowledgeable in the area of Mt. Biking. Pay Rate: TBD

Since Camp Live Oak is an environmental day camp that promotes respect for the environment and all that live in it, the Mt. Biking specialist will be responsible for promoting the Leave No Trace principles for biking to campers

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have previous Mt. Biking experience; including bike maintenance and basic repair.
• Familiarity with Oleta River State park biking trails.  Previous child care experience or teaching experience recommended.
• Additional outdoor camping experience a plus++
• Must be a self starter and team player!
• Must be able to work entire summer camp season: June 8th-Aug 14th
• References required
• Personal bike required