Foley, AL - OWA Parks and Resort - Camp Group Leader

Kidcam Camp Programs; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidcam Camp Programs seeks a Group Leader to bridge camp leadership and frontline staff, oversee multiple camper groups, and mentor counselors for a safe, structured summer experience. Before camp, you’ll assist with staff orientation, review programming, and set expectations for supervision and safety.

During camp, you’ll direct daily activities, provide feedback, and lead camper groups when needed to reinforce camp culture and energy.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities in a camp or youth program.
• Ability to train and supervise counselors.
• Strong communication and safety-focused approach.
• Availability for pre-camp orientation and during-camp duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staff orientation and training before camp.
• Oversee daily activities of counselors and camper groups.
• Provide feedback and on-the-job training to strengthen staff performance.
• Support program scheduling, safety, and smooth activity transitions.
• Wrap up weekly programming with leadership feedback and reporting.

Job description

The Group Leader plays a vital role in bridging camp leadership and frontline staff, overseeing multiple groups of campers and counselors to ensure a safe, structured, and positive camp experience. They support the Camp Director, Program Director, and Office Administrator with daily operations, orientations, and activities while serving as a mentor and trainer for their counselor teams. Group Leaders remain actively engaged in the camp setting, modeling strong leadership and initiative, and may also lead a group of campers directly when needed.

Pre-Camp: Group Leaders assist with staff orientation and training, helping prepare counselors for their roles. They review programming and schedules, organize group assignments, and establish expectations for supervision, safety, and camper engagement.

During Camp: Group Leaders oversee the daily activities of counselors and their assigned camper groups, providing direction, feedback, and on-the-job training to strengthen staff performance. They ensure safe and smooth transitions between activities, support special programs and field trips, and step in to lead a camper group when necessary. Their presence is hands-on, reinforcing camp culture, energy, and positivity across all groups.

Post-Camp: Group Leaders help wrap up weekly programming by reviewing counselor performance, providing feedback to leadership, and assisting with any reporting or administrative close-out tasks. They contribute observations and recommendations to improve staff training and programming for future sessions.

This position requires strong leadership skills, patience, enthusiasm, and adaptability to meet the needs of campers and staff. Group Leaders are key to ensuring that Kidcam delivers on its mission of a safe, fun, and unforgettable summer while developing the next generation of counselor leaders.