Team Leader
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Description
- The City of Danbury is now hiring Team Leader Youth Summer Camps 2025
Danbury Parks and Recreation is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Team Leader to oversee a specific group of campers and counselors at our youth summer camps. The Team Leader will work closely with the Site Director and Assistant Director to ensure a fun safe and organized experience for campers aged 612. This role is ideal for someone with experience in youth programs who enjoys mentoring staff and engaging directly with children in a recreational environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Supervision:Lead and supervise a designated group of campers and counselors ensuring smooth of daily activities and schedules.
Activity Facilitation:Plan and lead groupspecific games crafts or sports adapting activities to suit camper interests and abilities.
Staff Support:Mentor and guide counselors within your team providing feedback and assistance to maintain high morale and performance.
Camper Care:Monitor camper behavior address minor conflicts and ensure all participants feel included and supported escalating issues to the Site Director or Assistant Director as needed.
Safety Enforcement:Uphold camp safety policies including headcounts activity transitions and basic first aid reporting any incidents promptly.
Parent Interaction:Communicate with parents during dropoff/pickup or regarding minor updates fostering positive relationships under leadership guidance.
Team Collaboration:Work with other Team Leaders and staff to coordinate campwide events such as special programs or field days.
Education & Experience:High school diploma required; prior experience 1 years) in camps youth recreation or group leadership strongly preferred.
Skills:Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage both children and peers effectively.
Certifications:CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).
Physical Requirements:Ability to work outdoors participate in active play and lift up to 20 lbs. as needed.
Background Check and Drug Screen:Must pass a drug screen criminal background check and provide at least one reference.
Energetic and approachable personality with a love for working with kids.
Ability to stay calm and solutionfocused in a busy environment.
Team player with a willingness to take direction and contribute ideas.
Commitment to creating a fun and welcoming camp atmosphere.
Application Information
Application Submission:
Qualified applications must be submitted online at This position will remain open until filled. EEO/M/F/D/V
ImportantNote: Paper applications will not be accepted.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions false misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.
Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department ator if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.
The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex race color sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy childbirth or related conditions national origin ancestry age veteran status or disability except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.
We encourage African Americans women Hispanics and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply. EEO/M/F/D/V.
Schedule
Duration:July 7th Aug 8th with preseason training in early June.
Employment Type
Temp
