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Summer Camp Leader / Programmer

Salary: $16.50 - $23 per hour

Job Type: Full-time Temporary

Role and Responsibilities

  • Reports to the Recreation & Community Life Director
  • Serves in a leadership role at the Parker Summer Camp Program at T. G. Young Park
  • Assists with planning, implementing, and supervising daily summer camp activities
  • Ensures staff are actively working and appropriately interacting with children
  • Maintains a safe and nurturing environment for both staff and children
  • Fosters a positive working and playing environment while teaching life skills (respect, honesty, integrity, compassion)
  • Supervises, trains, and mentors seasonal counselor staff
  • Maintains open communication with the Director, staff, parents, and children
  • Facilitates confidential one‑on‑one conferences to address children’s specific needs or concerns
  • Communicates concerns to the Director as they arise
  • Ensures the safety and well‑being of all campers and staff
  • Maintains inventory of camp supplies and snacks and communicates low inventory needs
  • Oversees preparation, serving, and storage of daily snacks and lunches
  • Oversees camper transportation and preparation for activities (field trips, golf lessons, The Lake Club, Community Center, etc.)
  • Handles feedback, complaints, and incidents professionally and communicates them to the Director
  • Assists with staffing for camp preparation, daily park cleaning, activities, and themed days

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching preferred
  • Education or teaching experience preferred
  • U.S. work authorization required

License / Certification (Preferred)

  • Teaching Certification
  • CPR Certification

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