Camp Lead (Summer)

Martis Camp•Truckee, CA

1d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Summer Camp Lead is responsible for facilitating Martis Camp’s Summer Camp programming and providing outstanding leadership, energy, and care for campers. This role oversees a group of up to 12 children with support from Camp Counselors, ensuring a safe 6:1 camper-to-staff ratio. The Summer Camp Lead delivers educational and play-based programming, maintains a joyful and inclusive environment, and serves as the primary point of contact for camp staff, parents, and the Youth Programs Manager. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a genuine love for working with children.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
CPR & First Aid Certification (will be provided during training).
Previous experience working with children in camps, education, recreation, or childcare.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support camp teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to manage group behavior using positive guidance and age-appropriate techniques.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm, flexible, and upbeat in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in summer, high altitude conditions
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Must be available for all Winter Camp dates and trainings.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading summer camps, outdoor recreation programs, or nature-based activities preferred.
Experience in behavior management, early childhood education, or elementary education preferred.
Familiarity with luxury service standards or experience in high-end hospitality environments preferred.
Additional certifications—such as Child Safety Training, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Lifeguard certification, or Wilderness First Aid—are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead daily Summer Camp programming, teaching and facilitating crafts, games, outdoor activities, science projects, and seasonal curriculum developed by the Youth Programs Manager.
Maintain responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being of all campers, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Adapt activities and instruction for various ages, learning styles, and abilities within the group.
Create a fun, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, connection, and winter adventure.
Act as the lead supervisor for a group of up to 12 children, ensuring all counselors maintain active supervision and safety practices.
Manage group transitions, mealtimes, outdoor play, and all movement between camp locations—ensuring every child is accounted for at all times.
Handle routine childcare needs calmly and appropriately, including behavior support, emotional regulation, accidents, spills, and smmer-weather considerations.
Uphold all Martis Camp youth safety policies, boundaries, and emergency procedures.
Provide direction, delegation, and ongoing support to Camp Counselors throughout the day.
Assign counselor tasks (setup, cleanup, activity stations, transitions, etc.) to ensure smooth operations.
Serve as the on-site liaison between Camp Counselors and the Youth Programs Manager, relaying updates, concerns, supply needs, and incident reports.
Model professionalism, teamwork, and clear communication for the camp team.
Greet families during camp check-in and checkout, providing warm, helpful, and professional interactions.
Communicate daily highlights, behavior concerns, and general updates to parents and guardians as needed.
Ensure that every child is dismissed only to authorized individuals, following all camp safety protocols.
Represent Martis Camp’s hospitality standards with warmth, clarity, and discretion.
Ensure all materials, supplies, and activities are prepared ahead of each day’s programming.
Assist with snack and lunch and monitor mealtimes to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Help maintain organized, clean, and safe camp areas—including educational spaces, play spaces, and outdoor environments.
Support outside instructors or vendors assisting with special summer programming.
Complete attendance tracking, incident documentation, and behavior reports as directed.
Support general Family Barn operations as needed during camp hours.
Work collaboratively with the Youth Programs Manager, Family Barn team, Counselors, and other Ambassadors to ensure consistent and high-quality service.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and seasonal orientations.
Help maintain a positive, professional, and team-centered work culture.
Support Recreation, Folk School, and other Family Barn departments as needed.
Uphold Martis Camp’s values of excellence, integrity, and genuine hospitality in all work.

Benefits

Hourly wage of $25-27 /hour
Martis Camp gear for all program participants; uniforms provided when required for the position.
Establish professional connections with industry leaders in hospitality, golf, and other specialty fields.
Incentives and pay increases for each season you're invited to return.
Scholarship opportunities.
WorkTango Ambassador Recognition Program.
Ambassador Celebration and Recognition Events.
Retail Spa and Golf shop discounts.
Free Ambassador Golf & Tennis Clinics (when available).
Summer and winter uniforms provided including footwear.