NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Seasonal Camp Lead- Summer 2026 - The Epic Recreation Center
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16/hr - $21.68/hr
1+ years expCity of Grand Prairie is hiring for the Summer 2026 season, seeking a Camp Lead for The Epic Recreation Center. The role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing camp activities while ensuring a positive atmosphere and adherence to safety protocols.
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Responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment
Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance as well as neat personal appearance
Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills
Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques
Leadership, alertness, and patience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to last minute changes
Physical stamina and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to withstand working outdoors and in extreme weather conditions
Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment, i.e. ice chest, supply boxes, inventory etc
Commit to seasonal schedule, occasional evenings or weekends to prepare for camp
Must be able to attend camp counselor orientation and training prior to the first day of camp
Under general supervision, the Summer Camp supervisor oversees the daily operations of Summer Camp and is responsible for the overall management of the Summer Camp program
Specifically, this position is responsible for personnel management, program development and ensuring all safety protocols and camp objectives are being met
In addition, this position will be instrumental in ensuring all camp activities and staff adhere to the adopted Youth Standards of Care
The Summer Camp Lead will assist the Recreation Youth Coordinator with the training of Summer Camp staff
This individual will communicate with campers, parents/guardians, Summer Camp counselors, and Coordinator on a daily basis
Assists in camp orientation and training prior to the start of the program, conducts camp staff meetings as required, assists with parent communication regarding any part of the camp operation, and is responsible for the overall performance of all camp staff
Provides timely guidance/feedback/evaluation for all staff, including end of season staff evaluations, evaluates the current season, makes suggestions for the following season, and provides suggestions on necessary changes to camp policy and procedures
Supervises the overall management of the camp program, to include but not limited to; personnel management such as staffing to ensure all shifts/ratios are adequately supervised to department standards, program development, and health and safety management in accordance with City of grand Prairie safety protocols and policies
Plans, coordinates, leads, and gives direction to staff in order to accomplish daily activities for youth with Summer CampCounselors, which includes the supervisions of staff and campers
Directly responsible for ensuring that camp staff is aware of and following all safety protocols including but not limited to all necessary paperwork, head count checks, incident/accident reports, etc. as well as ensuring staff confidence in handling any logistical issues, and ensures that the Recreation Supervisor is notified of any accidents/incidents
Performs other related duties as assigned
Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
Ability to assist campers in an emergency and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
Ability to address crisis management, discipline and troubleshooting issues related to campers and/or staff
Ability to fill the role of Coordinator as needed
Ability to interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work
Accompanies youth on field trips, transports youth in vans to various activity sites
Ensuring the safe transportation of our youth program participants on field trips
Driving a passenger bus to transport youth program participants on field trips
Conducting regular vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is in good working condition; i.e. gas, oil change, unfamiliar noises
Monitoring student behavior and maintaining a safe and respectful environment on the bus
Recording trip data, including mileage and hours driven
Qualification
Required
Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment
Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance as well as neat personal appearance
Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills
Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques
Leadership, alertness, and patience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to last minute changes
Physical stamina and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to withstand working outdoors and in extreme weather conditions
Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment, i.e. ice chest, supply boxes, inventory etc
Commit to seasonal schedule, occasional evenings or weekends to prepare for camp
Must be able to attend camp counselor orientation and training prior to the first day of camp
Under general supervision, the Summer Camp supervisor oversees the daily operations of Summer Camp and is responsible for the overall management of the Summer Camp program
Specifically, this position is responsible for personnel management, program development and ensuring all safety protocols and camp objectives are being met
In addition, this position will be instrumental in ensuring all camp activities and staff adhere to the adopted Youth Standards of Care
The Summer Camp Lead will assist the Recreation Youth Coordinator with the training of Summer Camp staff
This individual will communicate with campers, parents/guardians, Summer Camp counselors, and Coordinator on a daily basis
Assists in camp orientation and training prior to the start of the program, conducts camp staff meetings as required, assists with parent communication regarding any part of the camp operation, and is responsible for the overall performance of all camp staff
Provides timely guidance/feedback/evaluation for all staff, including end of season staff evaluations, evaluates the current season, makes suggestions for the following season, and provides suggestions on necessary changes to camp policy and procedures
Supervises the overall management of the camp program, to include but not limited to; personnel management such as staffing to ensure all shifts/ratios are adequately supervised to department standards, program development, and health and safety management in accordance with City of grand Prairie safety protocols and policies
Plans, coordinates, leads, and gives direction to staff in order to accomplish daily activities for youth with Summer Camp Counselors, which includes the supervisions of staff and campers
Directly responsible for ensuring that camp staff is aware of and following all safety protocols including but not limited to all necessary paperwork, head count checks, incident/accident reports, etc. as well as ensuring staff confidence in handling any logistical issues, and ensures that the Recreation Supervisor is notified of any accidents/incidents
Performs other related duties as assigned
Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
Ability to assist campers in an emergency and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
Ability to address crisis management, discipline and troubleshooting issues related to campers and/or staff
Ability to fill the role of Coordinator as needed
Ability to interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work
Accompanies youth on field trips, transports youth in vans to various activity sites
ensuring the safe transportation of our youth program participants on field trips
Driving a passenger bus to transport youth program participants on field trips
Conducting regular vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is in good working condition; i.e. gas, oil change, unfamiliar noises
Monitoring student behavior and maintaining a safe and respectful environment on the bus
Recording trip data, including mileage and hours driven
Education: Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of recreation experience
License: A valid Texas Class C drivers license required
Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid with AED certification or ability to attend training upon employment offer
Preferred
An Associates degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration or a related field preferred
Working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus
Experience in managing camp, youth programs, recreation, or staff preferred but not required
Benefits
PARS - Public Agency Retirement System: the employee contributes 6.2% each paycheck to this retirement system and the city provides 1.3%. The employee does not pay into Social Security. All of the employees contributions may be withdrawn upon separating service from the city. The City's contributions will not be paid unless the employee retires under the system.
Part time or seasonal employees are not eligible for any paid leave or other benefits.
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