Day Camp Assistant Supervisor - Seasonal (Parks)

Day Camp Assistant Supervisor

Salary: Starting at $18.79 per hour

Applications are held on file for 45 days.

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Day Camp Assistant Supervisor supports the day-to-day operations of a youth day camp for children ages 512. This role assists in supervising camp leaders, coordinating daily schedules and activities, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for campers and their families. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, and involves both indoor and outdoor work.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in supervising a team of day camp leaders to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Help coordinate daily schedules, set up activities, and support program logistics.
• Greet and communicate with parents and guardians in a professional and friendly manner.
• Provide direct support to children as needed during camp activities.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising field trips off-site.
• Maintain records including, but not limited to, medications and behavior logs.
• Enforce safety rules and respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Follow guidance and standard operating procedure (SOP) for conflict management and resolution.
• Conduct emergency/response testing.
• Practice safe food handling.

Other Job Functions

• Ensure clean and safe work areas in recreational centers.
• Report all suspected cases per training guidelines when required.
• Serve as acting supervisor during designated periods or in the absence of supervisory staff.
• Serve as Camp Leader when assigned to support program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of youth development and age-appropriate programming.
• Knowledge of neurodivergent traits and the range of developmental, behavioral, and cognitive characteristics that may be observed in some youth.
• Knowledge of camp operations and activity planning.
• Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures
• Skill in assisting with supervision and coordination of camp staff and activities.
• Skill in communicating effectively with children, parents, and coworkers.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in adapting to changing schedules and camper needs.
• Skill in maintaining a positive and inclusive camp atmosphere.
• Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
• Skill with organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to support and motivate a team of camp leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain a safe and engaging environment for youth.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to operate a 10-passenger van safely with the general public in all conditions.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
• Ability to work independently under general instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• Must be age 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C
• Successful completion of the City of Arlington's CPR and First Aid training required upon hire
• Child sexual abuse and trauma detection and prevention training required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with and/or instructing children in a day camp setting

Pre-employment screening:

• Criminal background check
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Motor vehicle review (MVR)

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.