Seasonal Summer Camp Leader

Spend Your Summer Making a Difference as a Summer Day Camp Leader!

Are you ready to lead inspire and have an unforgettable summer Join the City of Louisville as a Summer Day Camp Leader where fun meets leadership!

This is a perfect opportunity for energetic individuals who are passionate about working with youth whether youre an experienced teacher previous camp counselor or a college student majoring in education recreation or other related field. Take your skills to the next level by working in our day camp based at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center with a group of 60 enthusiastic elementary aged campers daily.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the Fun: Lead and supervise exciting activities like games sports arts & crafts field trips and swim days.
• Build Your Skills: Gain hands-on leadership experience by working directly with youth.
• Make an Impact: Create a welcoming and safe environment where campers staff and families can thrive and build lasting memories.

Why Join Us

• Grow Professionally: Expand your leadership skills in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Be Part of a Team: Work alongside a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to making camp a highlight of every childs summer.
• Adventure Awaits: Every day brings new challenges laughter and rewarding moments you wont forget!

For more information about the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center Summer Day Camp please visit:

Perks:

• Free Recreation & Senior Center membership is offered during employment including access to Memory Square outdoor Pool
• 4 Day Work Week Monday-Thursday

• Lead the Fun: Lead scheduled daily activities for up to 60 elementary aged campers creating an engaging and inclusive environment where every camper has an opportunity to feel connected and has an unforgettable summer.
• Foster Connections: Build positive relationships with campers families and staff becoming a trusted leader and role model.
• Dive In (Literally!): Join the fun by actively participating in games crafts swimming field trips and more.
• Keep It Safe & Sound: Ensure a safe clean and welcoming environment by maintaining facilities equipment and supplies.
• Be the Team Anchor: Support fellow staff members with a collaborative team-first attitude.
• Stay Organized: Manage schedules and supplies to keep camp running smoothly behind the scenes. Ensure camp is abiding by all Child Care Licensing and Health Department regulations.
• Problem-Solve with Confidence: Address and resolve camper concerns quickly to ensure everyones experience is positive.
• Be Prepared: Administer First Aid and medications.
• Set the Stage: Handle setup and takedown of camp equipment each day ensuring a smooth transition for campers.
• Stay Reliable: Consistent attendance and engagement are key to success.
• Adapt as Needed: To ensure each day is the BEST!

TIME REQUIREMENTS

• Seasonal Summer Job:Part time and full time shifts available: 9-40 hours/week Monday through Thursday generally between the hours of 7:30am-4:45 pm.
  1. Required in-person Training: May 26-May 29
  2. Camp Runs June 1-July 31 2026 ; must commit to at least 8 of the 9 weeks.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age by first day of Summer Day Camp on June 1 2026
• Candidates must provide one (1) or more Verification Letter(s) documenting a minimum of four-hundred and fifty-five (455) hours of paid or volunteer work with four (4) or more youth in a is available if needed in securing verification e-mail

Each Verification Letter must include the following:

1. Ages of children worked or volunteered with
2. Total number of hours worked directly with children
3. Start and end dates of paid or volunteer work
4. Duties performed
5. Name title and contact information of person providing the Verification Letter
6. Signature of the person providing the Verification Letter

Unable to obtain verification Consider applying for a Camp Aid position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly motivated and capable of anticipating needs of the campers the program and effectively solving problems
• Communicates clearly with co-workers parents and children
• Demonstrates leadership and exercises excellent judgment
• Professional attitude equally matched with enthusiasm and energy
• Ability to utilize positive guidance strategies with the campers
• Ability to swim in deep water

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates offered the job may need to complete pre-employment steps like interviews reference checks background checks or other role-specific screenings.

Dont miss your chance to spend a summer filled with growth adventure and meaningful experiences. Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of kids!

Apply early- First review of current applications is in process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: This role requires a wide range of physical activities including walking running jumping bending lifting up to 25 lbs. (occasionally up to 50 lbs. with assistance) and supervising children in deep water. Youll also need good vision & hearing (with or without correction) and the ability to speak clearly including projecting your voice in noisy settings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work takes place indoors and outdoors with exposure to dirt sand and extreme weather including high temperatures. Noise levels range from moderate to loud. Weekly school bus travel is required for field trips.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt Seasonal non-benefited position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the Citys policy not to discriminate on the basis of race religion creed sex age national origin ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Manager has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.