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Summer Day Camp Activities Lead 2026 at College Station ISD
College Station ISD
College Station, TX
Hospitality
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
Summer Day Camp Activities Lead4 - 6 positionsPrimary Purpose:This position enables campers to experience unique opportunities to learn a skill craft or sport. Each week Activity Leads will coordinate prepare and equip staff to lead their assigned morning activity. This position will work through camper preferences and assign two morning activities to each camper. Some activity examples include Dance Improv Weaving Football Basketball Cup Stacking Mosaics Painting and more.In addition to morning activities Activity Leads will be responsible for planning and leading morning roundup time. Morning roundup is an exciting part of our camp day that celebrates a new day of camp bringing campers together in song chants counselor challenges dancing and more!Activity Leads comprise part of the camp leadership team. They will report to the Community Education Coordinator concerning implementation of activities and equipment/supplies. Concerns with staff will be directly reported to the Site Director once camp begins.Education/Certification:Must be at least 18 years of ageMust have a high school diplomaSpecial Knowledge / SkillsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to lead and give direction to othersAbility to work and collaborate effectively and professionally with a teamAbility to operate a motor vehicleAbility to safely operate 15 passenger vanAbility to lead staff trainings related to your responsibilitiesBasic knowledge in sports/athletic skills different crafting techniques and outdoor skillsOrganized and can manage time wellWorking knowledge and ability to use Google platform (drive docs spreadsheets etc) and emailWorking knowledge and ability to use virtual meeting platforms such as ZOOM or Google MeetExperience:Experience working with school-age children in an after school or summer programTrainingMust be First Aid and CPR certified (can be trained by SDC).Must participate in the Child Abuse Awareness training.Must attend leadership team retreat staff applicant interview day staff retreat for camp training planning and any other designated staff training/development.Responsibilities (but not limited to):Be knowledgeable about and adhere to proper procedures and expectations set forth by the Texas Health and Human Services / Department of Family Protective Services the Summer Day Camp handbook and the school district employee handbook.Must be committed caring and understanding; they must be aware that they are to be positive role models for the campers and staff.Portraying a professional and positive attitude and using leadership qualities effectively.Organize and assign activities to campers.Coordinate and prepare activity spaces on site.Work with the SAA to prepare camper accountability sheets for each activity session.Provide camper accountability to staff.Prepping sorting cleaning and storing of supplies equipment and binders related to morning activities or morning roundup.DAILY inventorying morning activity supplies and equipment.Requesting supplies for replacement or replenishing.Have the ability to effectively PREPAREENERGETICALLYLEAD and ACTIVELY participate in activities of small and large groups.Will plan lead and perform in daily skits songs chants counselor challenges dances etc during morning roundupThe ability to laugh at oneself.Is willing to get messy with food items paint water shaving cream etc.Actively supports and provides feedback to staff during morning activitiesTake initiative to solve problems clean up or take charge when needed.Able to adapt and be flexible when neededRedirecting campers appropriately if neededMaintains all building facilities camp supplies and equipment with care and pride. Reports any hazards to Site DirectorProvide feedback to directors addressing staff concerns and successesProvide feedback to the site director for staff evaluationsAttend weekly staff and leadership meetings. Lead their portion of meetings relating to morning activities.Programming/Planning ResponsibilitiesAble to weekly dedicate several hours of planning and meeting with leadership and directors in the months leading up to camp starting.Plan coordinate and implement innovative roundups.ACTIVELY supporting and leading staff in planning responsibilities related to morning activities.Reviews activity plans/outlines to make sure they meet program expectationsGenerate and submit supply requests via Google SpreadsheetsAssist leadership team in planning and implementing staff training and events prior to camp.Meet assigned deadlines.Working Conditions:This is a physically demanding position.Ability to be on their feet for long periods of timeAbility to run and play in physically active gamesAbility to safely lift and carry heavy equipment and suppliesAbility to stoop and bendMaintain emotional control and professionalism under stress.College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activies. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other disignated youth groups. Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1
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