What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Leader (Summer 2025) position at City of Lewisville?
The City of Lewisville's Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking Day Camp Leaders to be a part of a great team that serves over 100,000 community members. This is a seasonal position from May - September 2025.
We value the experience and loyalty of our returning employees and recognize their contributions by offering higher pay for each consecutive year they return to the same position. For example, starting pay for new hires is $14.65 per hour. For employees returning for a second year, the hourly rate increases to $15.15, with further incremental increases for additional years up to six. This system rewards dedication and allows returning employees to continue growing with us while benefiting from their prior experience in the role with the City of Lewisville.
Entry: $14.65/hour
Year 2: $15.15
Year 3: $15.66
Year 4: $16.16
Year 5: $16.67
Year 6: $17.17
This position is responsible for providing a positive day camp experience for children by supervising day-to-day activities for the City’s Camp PLAY/Teen Camp program including providing leadership and direction for 4-5 Day Camp Attendants. The Day Camp Leader ensures the smooth operation of Camp PLAY/Teen Camp, which includes providing daily activities for children, ages 6-15. The Day Camp Leader is also responsible for addressing patron complaints and handling emergency situations. This position will require extensive contact with children and adult citizens. Camp PLAY/Teen Camps run for the entire summer.
- Performs supervisory functions for day camp program including Day Camp Attendants.
- Develops, plans and coordinates the day camp activities.
- Ensures daily camp activities are conducted in a safe, professional manner.
- Ensures proper equipment and materials are available.
- Interacts with participants, parents, staff, and supervisory personnel to provide a high-quality program.
- Maintains facility appearance during and after camp activities.
- Responsible for reporting any camp incidents to Camp Director.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
- Prior experience working with children and/or instructing day camp activities for children ages six to fifteen preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of recreational games, crafts, and activities.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop quality programs for children ages.
Ability to:
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with citizens and staff.
- Ability to implement, supervise and coordinate daily activities.
- Ability to supervise and interact with children.
- Ability to use good judgment regarding safety measures for planned activities.
- Ability to resolve patron complaints and handle emergency situations in an efficient professional manner.
Skills:
- Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail and the internet.
Other Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test.
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.
40 hours/week; M-F 7:15 AM - 6:15 PM.
Salary : $16 - $17
