Day Camp Attendant - LLELA (Summer 2025)

City of Lewisville; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable outdoor experiences for children at an exciting day camp program. In this role, you will supervise and engage with campers aged 7-12, facilitating a range of fun activities such as arts and crafts, kayaking, and hiking. This seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. If you have a passion for outdoor recreation and working with children, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying the great outdoors!

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children and instructing day camp activities preferred.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate daily activities for the day camp program.
• Ensure camp activities are conducted safely and professionally.
• Interact with camp participants in various outdoor activities.

Skills

Supervision of children

Outdoor recreational activities

Communication skills

Safety practices

Crafts and games coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for providing a positive day camp experience for participants by supervising day-to-day activities for the Wild About LLELA Outdoor Camp program at Lewisville Lake Environmental Education Area (LLELA), Nature Preserve. The Day Camp Attendant assists the Day Camp Leader in the operation of Wild About LLELA, which includes providing daily outdoor activities for children ages 7-12. This position will require extensive contact with children and adult citizens.

The City of Lewisville's Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking Day Camp Attendants to be a part of a great team that serves over 100,000 community members. This is a seasonal position from May – June.

Entry: $13.13/hour
Year 2: $13.64
Year 3: $14.14
Year 4: $14.65
Year 5: $15.15
Year 6: $15.66

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Implements, monitors, and coordinates daily activities for the day camp program.
• Assists with daily preparation of activities including arts and crafts, games, kayaking, fishing, hikes, and other outdoor activities.
• Interacts with camp participants in a variety of outdoor recreational activities.
• Ensures that daily camp activities are conducted in a safe, professional manner following all safety measures and protocols.
• Communicates camp equipment and supply needs to the Day Camp Leader.
• Maintains facility appearance during and after camp activities.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Prior experience working with children and/or instructing day camp activities for children ages six to fifteen preferred. Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test.

Other Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Recreational games, crafts, and activities; coordinating daily activities; supervising and interacting with children ages seven to twelve; working outdoors, sometimes in adverse conditions.

Skilled in: Accept responsibility and account for actions; follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; supervise and interact with children ages seven to eleven; use good judgment regarding safety measures for planned activities; work outdoors, sometimes in adverse conditions; communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; be punctual and attend work regularly; and work effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, genetics, or job type.

Trainings: In May and M-F 6:15am - 4:15pm June 2 - 20.