Summer Day Camp Program Lead 2025

Summer Day Camp Program Lead 2025

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.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activies. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other disignated youth groups. 

Salary : $13 - $15