RecKids Summer Camp Counselors and Lead Supervisors

University of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking RecKids Summer Camp Counselors and Lead Supervisors to join their team. UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers a vibrant setting with stunning landscapes, a rich history, arts, and a growing tech scene. This is an opportunity to join a community that values outdoor adventure and forward-thinking growth, providing an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

The RecKids Summer Camp program aims to support the UCCS mission by providing diverse programs, outstanding facilities, and educational experiences that foster the development of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The program enhances the campus experience through services focused on student development, promoting healthy lifestyles, and offering opportunities for social interaction. The posting seeks to hire 4 counselors and 2 lead supervisors. Previous camp experience is preferred for lead supervisor roles, while those without prior camp experience will be considered for counselor positions. The camp operates from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.

Requirements

• RecKids Supervisor candidates must be aged 18 or older.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Must successfully complete required trainings
• All UCCS Campus Recreation required trainings
• All UCCS RecKids required trainings
• First Aid and CPR certification- must remain valid through the duration of the summer (certification will be provided at no cost to employee during the mandatory training period.)
• Minors on Campus Training
• Education: High School Diploma is the level of education required for this position.
• All hires must be available May 26th-May 29th for mandatory training .
• Lead needs previous summer camp experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children.
• Formal training child development, elementary education, early childhood, recreation, or similar fields.
• Previous experience in customer service or public relations.
• American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants during all year-round RecKids programming to include but not limited to Summer Camps Kids Night Out, and Birthday Parties.
• Oversee and actively participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, teambuilding games, educational sessions, tournament games and more. Includes locker room supervision.
• Assist participants with belongings, lost-and-found, sunscreen/hydration, trash pick-up, and all aspects of quality customer service.
• Ensures RecKids program safety and security, enforces all safety and risk management policies.
• Resolve disciplinary problems appropriately; complete incident and accident reports as needed.
• Maintain good relationships with parents of participants.
• Serve as role model in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up duties, sportsmanship and good manners.
• Enforce Campus Recreation facility, program and pool policies, procedures and regulations.
• Lead age-appropriate engaging games, projects, stories, sports and activities during all RecKids programming including set-up and tear-down.
• Remain educated on emergency procedures and ensure procedures are followed when necessary, and all RecKids participants are accounted for.
• Attend RecKids staff meetings.
• Must commit to working a minimum of 15 hours/week during the summer (including weekend and evening hours).
• Complete CSA Training within first month of hire.
• Additional duties as requested by RecKids Administrative Staff.
• Work with the Camp Director to recruit, hire, train, and evaluate all camp staff.
• Directly supervise all camp staff providing disciplinary action as necessary.
• Oversee daily operations of the RecKids Summer Camp.
• Plan and implement all program activities.
• Maintains a schedule for camp participants.
• Facilitates and creates lesson plans for daily activities.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them.
• Mediates any campers’ disputes.
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your charges at all times.
• Supervise participants during RecKids programming to include but not limited to Summer Camps Kids Night Out, and Birthday Parties.

Benefits

• Accrue sick leave
• Sick leave accrual of 0.034 hours per hour worked.
• Certification will be provided at no cost to employee during the mandatory training period for First Aid and CPR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED