Seasonal Camp Counselor - Dalworth Recreation Center - Summer 2025

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor, where you will inspire and lead children through engaging activities at a vibrant recreation center. This role requires creativity and strong leadership skills to develop unforgettable experiences for campers aged 6-15. You will supervise activities, ensure safety, and create a positive atmosphere while working in a fun and energetic environment. If you are passionate about working with kids and enjoy outdoor adventures, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact this summer!

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic, imaginative, and able to work independently.
• Requires strong leadership and communication skills to manage activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise campers aged 6-15 in various activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of campers during all programs.
• Organize and maintain cleanliness of the camp site.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organization Skills

Mediation Skills

Creativity

Physical Stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or two years of college in leisure services or related field

Job description

Seasonal Camp Counselors for the Dalworth Recreation Center - Summer 2025

Join our team as a Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor and make a lasting impact! You'll lead and inspire kids through fun indoor and outdoor activities, including arts, crafts, games, and sports. Use your creativity and leadership skills to organize engaging programs, coordinate resources, and develop exciting plans that create unforgettable experiences. If you’re energetic, love working with children, and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Provides high-quality programming and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants ages 6-15.
• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.
• Ensures cleanliness of the site, sweeping, mopping, throwing away trash, cleaning up after activities.
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and daily attendance.
• Mediates any campers’ disputes.
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, always including the whereabouts of your campers.
• Providing positive and enthusiastic customer service to all Members and guests.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and be confident in the water.
• Ability to use sound judgement in handling discipline issues with campers, and to make quick decisions to ensure safety of all.
• Accompany groups on field trips.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.
• Experience: Working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus.
• Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid with AED certification or ability to attend training upon employment offer.
• Camp, youth programs, recreation, or working with children experience preferred, but not required.

Qualifications:

• Must be mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, have strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills.
• Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.
• Working knowledge of company safety protocols and ability to administer minor medical care.
• 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 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.
• Commit to the seasonal schedule.
• Must be able to attend camp counselor orientation and training prior to the first day of camp.