Seasonal Camp Lead - Dalworth Recreation Center - Summer 2026

Seasonal Camp Lead for The Dalworth Recreation Center - Summer 2026

Lead the fun this Summer as a Camp Lead at The Dalworth Recreation Center! Plan, coordinate, and oversee exciting camp activities, from arts and crafts to youth sports and special events. Bring your creativity and leadership to design engaging programs, ensure smooth operations, and create unforgettable experiences. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply now to be part of a great summer!

Essential Job Functions

• Must be mature, enthusiastic, imaginative, energetic, creative, have strong leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and mediation skills.
• Ability to motivate and maintain a positive atmosphere, and if necessary, use positive disciplinary techniques.
• Working knowledge of company safety protocols and ability to administer minor medical care.
• Leadership, alertness, and patience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to last minute changes.
• Physical stamina and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to withstand working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, pull, push or drag up to 60 pounds of equipment, i.e. ice chest, supply boxes, inventory.
• Commit to the seasonal schedule.
• Must be able to attend camp counselor orientation and training prior to the first day of camp.
• Provides high-quality programming and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants ages 6-15.
• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.
• Ensures cleanliness of the site, sweeping, mopping, throwing away trash, cleaning up after activities.
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and daily attendance.
• Mediates any campers' disputes.
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, always including the whereabouts of your campers.
• Providing positive and enthusiastic customer service to all Members and guests.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and be confident in the water.
• Ability to use sound judgment in handling discipline issues with campers, and to make quick decisions to ensure safety of all.
• Accompany groups on field trips.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of recreation experience. An Associates degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration or a related field preferred.
• License: A valid Texas Class C drivers license required.
• Experience: Working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus.
• Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid with AED certification or ability to attend training upon employment offer.
• Experience in managing camp, youth programs, recreation, or staff preferred but not required.