Summer Camp Aide

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Holy Cross Academy is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and caring Part‑Time Summer Camp Aides to support our summer camp program. The Summer Camp Aide assists in providing a safe, engaging, and Christ‑centered environment where children can learn, play, and grow through structured activities, recreation, and positive social interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise children during daily summer camp activities to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Assist lead camp staff with planning and facilitating age‑appropriate games, crafts, and recreational activities.
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, and nurturing environment aligned with Catholic values.
• Support students during indoor and outdoor play, lunch, and transition times.
• Reinforce camp rules, routines, and behavior expectations consistently.
• Assist with set‑up, clean‑up, and organization of camp materials and spaces.
• Monitor attendance and assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Communicate concerns or incidents promptly to camp supervisors.
• Collaborate with camp staff to support smooth daily operations.
• Participate in training, meetings, and special camp events as required.
• Uphold school policies and actively support the mission of Holy Cross Academy.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or current high school enrollment required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise groups of children and respond calmly in various situations.
• Reliable, energetic, flexible, and team‑oriented.
• Ability to work a part‑time summer schedule, including specified camp hours.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; must support and respect Catholic teachings and traditions.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.