Kinder Camp Assistant Manager

City of Greenbelt•Greenbelt, MD

About The Position

Kinder Camp is a pre-kindergarten exploration day camp where children between the ages of 3.5-5 years old often have their first camp experience. Children will participate in a variety of activities such as swimming, crafts, field trips, and group play. Working under the guidance of the camp manager, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of children by providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Kinder Camp Assistant Manager’s primary responsibilities are to assist the Camp Manager and Community Center Coordinator in mentoring and supervising approximately 12-15 camp staff and 1-3 interns. The team will also work together to develop the camp program and work with children and families of all cultures and backgrounds to provide a transformative camp experience. We seek patient, cheerful, energetic, responsible staff who enjoy working with children and have demonstrated strong interest in a variety of activities. Unlimited positive energy is the Greenbelt summer camps’ motto. If you embody that motto, you may be a candidate for our staff.

Requirements

Supervisory skills, including the ability to inspire and develop young staff members.
Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
Experience working in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.
Unlimited positive energy and ability to build and or work as a cohesive team.
Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.
Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
Must be available to assist with pre-camp preparation (May-June).
Must be available for the mandatory pre-camp staff orientation (dates TBD).
Must be available the entire camp season (Monday-Friday, June 15 - August 7, 2026) between the hours of 7 am – 6 pm.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification or willing to become certified before camp preferred.
Knowledge of: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
A variety of games, sports, activities, riddles, songs, and arts & crafts that children will enjoy participating in.
Positive behavior management techniques.
Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.
Skill in: Program design and organization
Time management
Written and verbal communication
Team collaboration
Ability to lead and supervise others.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships with colleagues and parents.
Good listening skills and a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to provide effective one-on-one assistance to camp participants and teachers.
Steady leadership combined with adaptability.
Readiness to adjust planned activities as needed based on factors such as staff absences and inclement weather.
Ability to communicate promptly by email, text, and/or phone.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and implementation of all camp training.
Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing routine, and more.
Participate in field trips and special all-camp activities as needed/directed.
Assist with intern supervision and support.
Ensure proper camper behavior through the summer camp 3 R’s (Respectful, Responsible, Ready) policy and address any behavior concerns.
Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, first aid logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
Actively participate in staff training, meetings, and other activities.
Maintain health, safety, cleanliness in program areas.
Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
Performs other related duties as assigned.