Seasonal Camp Lead - Charley Taylor Recreation Center - Summer 2026

Seasonal Camp Lead - Charley Taylor Recreation Center - Summer 2026

Lead the fun this Summer as a Seasonal Camp Lead at The Charley Taylor Recreation Center! Plan, coordinate, and oversee exciting camp activities, from arts and crafts to youth sports and special events. Bring your creativity and leadership to design engaging programs, ensure smooth operations, and create unforgettable experiences. If you’re passionate about making a difference, apply now to be part of an epic summer!

• 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.

• Education: Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of recreation experience. An Associates degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration or a related field preferred.
  
  
• License: A valid Texas Class C drivers license required.
  
  
• Experience: Working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus.
  • Current lnfant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid with AED certification or ability to attend training upon employment offer.
  • Experience in managing camp, youth programs, recreation, or staff preferred but not required.