Summer Camp Group Leader-2

Saint Louis University • SLU Saint Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp (Billiken Recess Day Camp) Group Leader/Camp Counselor role is critical to the successful implementation of our Summer Youth Camp program. This role involves direct supervision of youth participants, planning and leading daily activities, assisting with logistics such as field trips and lunch supervision, and serving as a primary point of contact for campers and their families. The position requires flexibility to cover before/after care and staffing gaps.

Requirements

• Direct supervision of youth participants.
• Close monitoring of activities such as swimming, field trips, and sports to mitigate risk.
• Maintaining appropriate staff-to-camper ratios.
• Planning and leading daily activities aligned with weekly themes.
• Ensuring engagement and age-appropriate experiences.
• Assisting with logistics including field trips, lunch supervision, and all-camp events.
• Providing flexibility for before/after care coverage and staffing gaps.
• Professionalism and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of youth participants throughout the day.
• Plan and lead daily activities aligned with weekly themes.
• Assist with logistics including field trips, lunch supervision, and all-camp events.
• Manage transitions, set up programming, and supervise concurrent activities.
• Provide flexibility for before/after care coverage and staffing gaps.
• Serve as primary points of contact for campers and their families, requiring professionalism and strong communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed