Teen Adventure Camp Director

Apex Park and Recreation District; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Park and Recreation District in Arvada, Colorado, is seeking a Teen Adventure Director to lead the summer day camp for teens. You will plan, supervise, and execute all-day field trips, keep participants safe, and report to the Recreation Coordinator.

The role demands strong organizational skills and sound judgment to guide youths in a fun, structured environment while managing health, safety and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• Experience supervising youths aged 11–17 in a non-family setting.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van with a clean driving record.
• Satisfactory review with the Central Registry of Child Protection.
• Provide three references.
• CPR/First Aid, medication administration, and universal precautions certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate every field trip.
• Create a safe, healthy, and positive environment for all participants.
• Guide behavior and apply discipline consistently.
• Establish procedures for health, behavior and other concerns; report incidents to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Review the program regularly and implement improvements.
• Take on additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Child supervision

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary, Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the summer day camp where teens get out of the classroom and into the adventure. As Teen Adventure Director, you plan and run every day of the Apex PRD Day Teen Adventure Camp all-day field trips. You will keep campers safe, engaged, and having fun in a relaxed, unstructured setting, and you will report to the Recreation Coordinator. This role calls for sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the confidence to guide a group of school-age youth.

• Camp days: Monday through Thursday, June 7 through July 29, between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm (hours vary by day).
• Paid training: March through May, before camp begins.
• Lead and facilitate every field trip.
• Create a safe, healthy, and positive environment for all participants.
• Guide behavior and apply discipline fairly and consistently to keep each day running well.
• Set up clear procedures for handling health, behavior, and other concerns, and report all incidents to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Regularly review the program and make changes that improve how it runs.
• Take on additional projects as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• The Teen Adventure Director has satisfactory experience, including experience in the care and supervision of four or more children from the ages of eleven (11)-seventeen (17) years old, unrelated to the individual, since attaining the age of eighteen (18).
• Holds a valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van with a clean driving record
• Must have a satisfactory review with the Central Registry of Child Protection
• Provide three references.
• Will receive CPR/first aid, medication administration, and universal precautions certified required within 90 days of hire.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma is required.
• Experience caring for children, ages 11 to 17 years, in a public atmosphere is required.
• Must have customer service experience and good conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of youth games, activities, and arts and crafts projects is also desired.

Work Environment

• Work may take place in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying weather conditions including sun, heat, cold, snow, and humidity.
• Noise levels range from moderate to loud, often due to active children, group interactions, or busy transportation settings.
• The position may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, chemically treated water, or other environmental irritants.
• Work may occur in environments with poor acoustics, distractions, or high activity levels.
• Occasional travel by vehicle may be required, with exposure to traffic, road construction, and varying road conditions.

Physical Activities:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or sit on the floor as needed during activities or tasks.
• Ability to reach, grasp, and handle small objects, tools, or equipment with precision.
• Ability to climb, crawl, or maneuver in tight spaces to complete maintenance or activity-related tasks
• Requires adequate hearing to recognize and respond to sounds, signals, or distress in a variety of environments.
• Ability to maintain balance and coordination while assisting with physical activities or working on uneven terrain.
• Ability to monitor participants, ensure safety, and respond to signals or emergencies.

NOTE: This job announcement outlines the primary responsibilities, but there’s always room to grow and shine as part of our team. This position may be involved in additional exciting projects as assigned.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. Our organization values the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.