Summer Camp Program Leader

Maine’s premier City to work and live is becoming Maine’s premier municipal employer - welcome to Biddeford, Maine, where citizens are proud of their community and employees thrive! The City of Biddeford, a beautiful, resurgent, coastal Maine community, is seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in one of Maine’s youngest communities, you can become part of a team that is guiding its economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated, talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens. The Summer Camp Program Leader will join the Recreation Department to assist the Camp Director and Coordinator of Camps and Enrichment Programs with the day-to-day operation of the summer camp program, including activity and trip planning, curriculum implementation, and supervision. The Recreation Department offers two summer day camps, one for students entering grades K-4 and one for students in grades 5-8; there will be Program Leaders assigned to both camp locations. Responsibilities Serve the campers and staff as a positive role model, building healthy and respectful relationships with all Ensure appropriate weekly activity plans and schedules have been designed and approved Provide supply request forms to the Camp Director Oversee daily operations in the absence of the Director Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child Support camper behavioral issues Maintain cleanliness of all utilized facilities to ensure a safe and healthy environment Sustain open communication while communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders, including children, parents, staff, and supervisors Comply with all mandated reporting requirements Maintain confidentiality and effectively operate in an environment which involves sensitive situations with participants, families, staff, and the general public Assist with the maintenance of records such as camper and staff attendance, schedules and time sheets, and written reports Perform duties in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, offices, classrooms, indoor gymnasiums, outdoor fields, waterfronts, and field trips to different locations Regular attendance on scheduled workdays is required Attend scheduled pre-camp and in-service staff meetings and trainings Required Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old Knowledge and/or familiarity with: Basic principles and practices of community recreation Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment Principles and procedure of confidential record keeping Effective customer service practices A variety of games, sports, activities, riddles, songs, and arts & crafts that children will enjoy Positive behavior management techniques Water safety Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to follow and provide directions to complete assigned tasks Be flexible and a team player A willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford’s work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an after school, camp, recreation, or school setting Supervision of and guidance to members of staff Work with children ages 4-14 Experience scheduling and planning activities for children Has addressed behavioral issues with children, parents and staff CPR/ First Aid certified Job Type: Seasonal (May – August) Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Schedule: Full Time: up to 40 hours/week (June – August) Planning weeks: part-time hours June 1 st through June 17 th , 2026 Orientation: Week of June 22 nd Camp Dates: Monday-Friday; Monday, June 29 th – Friday, August 21 st , 2026 Work Location: In-person Safari Camp, Grades K-4: J. Richard Martin Community Center, 189 Alfred St., Biddeford Tiger Adventure Camp, Grades 5-8: The Clubhouse at Rotary Park, 550 Main St., Biddeford To apply, please choose ONE of the following: Click here to fill out our online application. Submit a cover letter, resume, and any relevant certifications to: Human Resources Department 205 Main Street Biddeford, ME, 04005 We will begin reviewing applications on April 10, 2026 and holding interviews mid-April. The position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Biddeford’s mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans’ status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law. Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for this application and/or the interview process should notify the Deputy Director of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr