Summer Day Camp Program Lead 2024
4 - 6 positions
Primary Purpose:
This position brings life to Summer Day Camp and contributes to the quality of experience a camper receives at camp. Each week of camp is centered around a theme in which Program Leads will create, develop, and implement theme activities for campers K-6th grade. A variety of theme activities such as skits, challenges, crafts, games, and special events will be planned.
Program Leads serve as a member of the camp leadership team. Prior to camp they will report to the Community Education Coordinator. Once camp begins, their direct report will be to the Site Director.
Education/Certification:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma
Special Knowledge / Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lead and give direction to others
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively and professionally with a team
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to safely operate 15 passenger van
- Ability to lead staff trainings related to your responsibilities
- Organized and can manage time well
- Working knowledge and ability to use Google platform (drive, docs, spreadsheets, etc) and email
- Working knowledge and ability to use virtual meeting platforms such as ZOOM or Google Meet
Experience:
- Experience working with school-age children in an after school or summer program
Training
- Must be First Aid and CPR certified (can be trained by SDC).
- Must participate in the Child Abuse Awareness training
- Must attend leadership team retreat, staff applicant interview day, staff retreat for camp training, planning and any other designated staff training/development.
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Be knowledgeable about and adhere to proper procedures and expectations set forth by the Texas Health and Human Services / Department of Family Protective Services, the Summer Day Camp handbook, and the school district employee handbook.
- Must be committed, caring, and understanding; they must be aware that they are to be positive role models for the campers and staff.
- Portraying a professional and positive attitude and using leadership qualities effectively.
- Have the ability to effectively PREPARE, ENERGETICALLY LEAD, and ACTIVELY participate in activities of small and large groups.
- Will dress up in character and perform in daily skits, songs, chants related to camp and camp themes.
- The ability to laugh at oneself.
- Is willing to get messy with food items, paint, water, shaving cream, etc.
- Actively supports and provides feedback to staff during thematic activities.
- Take initiative to solve problems, clean up, or take charge when needed.
- Prepping, sorting, cleaning, and storing of supplies and equipment related to thematic programming or group games.
- Able to adapt and be flexible when needed.
- Redirecting campers appropriately if needed.
- Maintains all building facilities, camp supplies, and equipment with care and pride. Reports any hazards to the Site Director.
- Provide feedback to directors addressing staff concerns and successes.
- Provide feedback to the site director for staff evaluations.
- Attend weekly staff and leadership meetings. Lead their portion of meetings relating to thematic activities.
Programming/Planning Responsibilities
- Able to weekly dedicate several hours of planning and meeting with leadership and directors in the months leading up to camp starting.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement innovative thematic activities, roundups, and group games.
- Generate and submit supply requests via Google Spreadsheets
- Assist leadership team in planning and implementing staff training and events prior to camp.
- Meet assigned deadlines.
Working Conditions:
- This is a physically demanding position.
- Ability to be on their feet for long periods of time
- Ability to run and play in physically active games
- Ability to safely lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies
- Ability to stoop and bend
- Maintain emotional control and professionalism under stress.