Summer Day Camp Staff Member 2026

Job Title: Community Education Summer Day Camp Staff Position

Wage Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Director of Community Education

Pay Grade: TBD- Special Funded Per Annual Budget Allowance

Dept/School: Assigned Campus

Days: 70

Primary Purpose:

Provide a safe quality Summer day camp program that produces developmentally appropriate recreational and enrichment-based experiences for the children enrolled in Summer Day Camp.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to safely operate 15 passenger van
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50lbs.

Experience:

Experience working with school-age children in an after school or summer program

Training

• All staff members must be First Aid and CPR certified (can be trained by SDC).
• All staff members must be CPI certified (Crisis Prevention Intervention; will be trained by SDC.)
• All staff members must participate in the Child Abuse Awareness training
• All staff are required to attend the applicant orientation staff retreat for camp training planning and any other designated staff development.

Daily Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Be knowledgeable about and adhere to proper procedures and expectations set forth by the Department of Family Protective Services the Summer Day Camp handbook and the school district employee handbook
• Staff members must be committed caring and understanding; they must be aware that they are to be positive role models for the campers.
• Portraying a professional and positive attitude and using leadership qualities effectively
• Carefully supervises and interacts with children and staff in a safe fun and responsible manner.
• Have the ability to effectively LEAD and ACTIVELY participate in activities of small and large groups.
• Actively supporting fellow staff during activities discipline and planning
• Redirecting campers appropriately
• Take initiative to solve problems clean up or take charge when needed.
• The ability to laugh at oneself.
• Maintains all building facilities camp supplies and equipment with care and pride. Reports any hazards to Site Supervisor
• Assist in conducting swim tests
• Assist the Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Supervisor in performing his/her responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Programming/PlanningResponsibilities

• Plan coordinate and implement innovative activities clubs crafts special events etc.
• Have a working knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office applications (word & excel) & email
• Meet assigned deadlines.

Communication Responsibilities

• Communicate openly with parents in a friendly manner about the progress of their child.
• Communicating openly and interacting professionally with school personnel parents and camp staff/directors/office personnel
• Attend weekly staff meeting.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing stooping bending and lifting.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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.

Required Experience:

Staff IC