Summer Camp Lead Camp Counselor

Town of Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Summer Camp Lead Camp Counselor to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning and supervising youth recreation programs, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and maintaining a positive and professional environment. The ideal candidate will be energetic, organized, and possess strong communication skills, making a difference in the lives of young participants. With a variety of summer and winter incentives, including free recreational activities and bonuses, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive community setting. If you are passionate about working with children and enjoy outdoor activities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equipment Reimbursement

End-of-Season Bonus

Free car wash

Free paddle sports

Free boat rentals

Free tubing at Frisco Adventure Park

Discounted Copper Mountain season passes

Qualifications

• Two years of college training required with experience in child care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising youth recreation programs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children attending programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Child Supervision

Teamwork

Education

Two years of college training

Experience in child care

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Why work for the Town of Frisco as a Summer Camp Lead Camp Counselor?

There are many reasons!

• $200 Equipment Reimbursement
• End-of-Season Bonus

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, and Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employees and half off for dependents. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above.

Summer Trails Maintenance Operator is a non-exempt position that constructs and maintains Nordic and summer trails on the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area (PRA). Crew members work with the Trail Builder coordinator, Nordic and Trails Manager and other crew members constructing and maintaining trails. This is a physically demanding position requiring the use of hand and power tools and manual labor.

This non-exempt position is responsible for assisting the program supervisor in the planning and implementation of Frisco Fun Club. The individual will also assist with the supervision of camp staff and act as a program supervisor in their absence. This position requires an accountable, energetic, organized, team player with strong communication skills.

Desired start date: 05/22/2025 & estimated end-of-season date: 08/30/2025

Responsibilities:

• Assists the program supervisor in planning, preparing, and supervising youth recreation programs.
• Responsible for the supervision, well-being, safety, and care of children and youth attending Recreation and Cultural Department programs.
• Adheres to recreation program procedures, including registration, parent contact, and conflict resolution.
• Adheres to all state licensing requirements for childcare operations and processes paperwork.
• Safely transports participants utilizing vans, buses, or public transportation as needed.
• Acts as a liaison and the primary point of contact with parents. Interacts with guests, parents, and participants in a positive and professional manner, utilizing excellent guest service standards.
• Leads program activities, organizes play and structured classes, and ensures children and youth are engaged and fully participating.
• Maintains professional attitudes and relationships with parents, participants, and co-workers.
• Ability to function and make good decisions regarding participant safety in the absence of a supervisor.
• Ensures that facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe, and presentable to customers and participants throughout daily operations.
• Communicates in a timely and professional manner with citizens, visitors, and Town of Frisco staff.
• Adheres to all Town of Frisco and Recreation and Cultural Department policies and procedures; including but not limited to safety standards.
• Works in a team-based environment supporting the Recreation and Cultural Department, the Town of Frisco, and the initiatives of the Director and Managers.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
• Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers, and vendors in a professional, courteous, and timely manner both verbally and in writing.
• Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Minimum Qualifications:

Area	Comments
Education:	Two years of college training and six (6) months of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of 4 or more children-required. OR Three years of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children. The program director must complete six (6) semester hours, nine (9) quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university, or forty (40) clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months of employment-required.
Computer Operations:	Microsoft Excel, Publisher, Word and Outlook experience preferred.
Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations:	Valid Colorado Driver's license is required. Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a 15 passenger van. Community CPR/AED and First Aid, PDT and Medication Administration is required within the first 60 days of hired.
Previous Work Experience:	1 year of prior experience supervising school age children.
Language Ability:	Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Decision Making Ability:	Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
Other:	Experience working in compliance with Colorado State Licensing for school aged children.

Physical Demands

Weight	LIFTING: Does the job require weight to be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how much and how often?	Activities	OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: How much on the job time is spent performing the following?
Up to 10 Pounds	2/3 OR MORE	Standing	2/3 OR MORE
Up to 25 Pounds	1/3 to 2/3	Walking	2/3 OR MORE
Up to 50 Pounds	UP TO 1/3	Sitting	2/3 OR MORE
Up to 100 Pounds	UP TO 1/3	Using hands to finger, hands to feel	2/3 OR MORE
More than 100 Pounds	None	Reaching with hands and arms	2/3 OR MORE
Climb or balance	2/3 OR MORE
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl	2/3 OR MORE
Talk or hear	2/3 OR MORE
Taste or smell	2/3 OR MORE

Other Physical Activities Requirements or Physical Demands:

Indoor/Outdoor:	Indoor and/or outdoor
Hazardous Materials or Noise:	Exposure to loud noises
Holidays/Weekends/Evenings:	Schedule may vary
Other:	Support and work kids programs and special events

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.