Summer Camp Leader / Programmer

Austin Community College; Parker (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking a Program Leader for the Parker Summer Camp. This role involves leading camp activities, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. Candidates should preferably hold a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching and have relevant education or teaching experience. Responsibilities include planning daily activities, supervising staff interactions, maintaining communication with parents, and overseeing the well-being of campers. The position offers an opportunity to foster children's development in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Education or teaching experience preferred.
• Education or teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Recreation & Community Life Director.
• Serves in a leadership role at the Parker Summer Camp Program.
• Assists with planning, implementing, and supervising daily camp activities.
• Ensures staff are working and interacting properly with children.
• Maintains a safe and nurturing environment.
• Fosters a positive environment while teaching life skills.
• Supervises, trains, and mentors seasonal staff.
• Maintains open communication with the Director, staff, and parents.
• Facilitates one-on-one conferences to address children's needs.
• Ensures safety and well-being of campers and staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and communicates low needs.
• Oversees preparation and serving of snacks and lunches.
• Oversees camper transportation and preparation for activities.
• Handles feedback and communicates to the Director.
• Assists with staffing for camp preparation and activities.
• Assists with staffing for camp preparation, daily park cleaning, activities, and themed days.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Recreation & Community Life Director
• Serves in a leadership role at the Parker Summer Camp Program at T. G. Young Park
• Assists with planning, implementing, and supervising daily summer camp activities
• Ensures staff are actively working and appropriately interacting with children
• Maintains a safe and nurturing environment for both staff and children
• Fosters a positive working and playing environment while teaching life skills (respect, honesty, integrity, compassion)
• Supervises, trains, and mentors seasonal counselor staff
• Maintains open communication with the Director, staff, parents, and children
• Facilitates confidential one‑on‑one conferences to address children’s specific needs or concerns
• Communicates concerns to the Director as they arise
• Ensures the safety and well‑being of all campers and staff
• Maintains inventory of camp supplies and snacks and communicates low inventory needs
• Oversees preparation, serving, and storage of daily snacks and lunches
• Oversees camper transportation and preparation for activities (field trips, golf lessons, The Lake Club, Community Center, etc.)
• Handles feedback, complaints, and incidents professionally and communicates them to the Director
• Assists with staffing for camp preparation, daily park cleaning, activities, and themed days

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching preferred
• Education or teaching experience preferred