Day Camp Activity Leader

Lynn University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University Pine Tree Camps is seeking camp staff to plan, manage and supervise safe, fun programs for ages 5–14 across sports, water, and arts. You will ensure lesson plans are implemented, manage supplies, and maintain facilities with a focus on safety.

Qualified candidates are 21+, proven ability to work with children, leadership and the capacity to teach your activity area. Availability for all 9 camp weeks plus training, Monday–Friday 30–40 hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess leadership qualities and the ability to use sound judgment.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience teaching your activity area of interest.
• Must be available for all 9 weeks of camp plus a week of camp training; 5/24/27 – 7/30/27.
• Work from Monday to Friday 30 – 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise a safe and fun program in area of expertise.
• Manage the ordering of supplies needed.
• Ensure lesson plans are completed and implemented to deliver high-quality programs to campers ages 5 – 14.
• Manage daily program success and the development of the campers’ skills and abilities, specifically evaluating age differences.
• Communicate all daily program needs and expectations with group counselors.
• Focus on skill development to campers.
• Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas, and equipment.
• Create an inventory and manage programming equipment.
• Discuss planning and implementation during staff training.
• Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programming.
• Manage program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum.
• Conduct daily checks of all program facilities and equipment.
• Identify, maintain, and create an inventory of all program equipment.
• Note when repairs are needed, or new program materials are needed.
• Assist other program staff when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Experience with children

Teaching activity area

Sound judgment

Job description

Lynn University Pine Tree Camps is seeking camp staff to plan, manage and supervise safe, fun programs for ages 5–14 across sports, water, and arts. You will ensure lesson plans are implemented, manage supplies, and maintain facilities with a focus on safety.

Qualified candidates are 21+, proven ability to work with children, leadership and the capacity to teach your activity area. Availability for all 9 camp weeks plus training, Monday–Friday 30–40 hours.