Summer Camp Lead (Seasonal)

Oakland Children's Fairyland • Oakland, CA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Come join Fairyland as a Summer Camp Lead to create a memorable and impactful camp experience for young campers. A successful Summer Camp Lead is passionate about working with children in an outdoor environment and promoting a socially and physically safe learning space. The Camp Lead is focused on facilitating the daily schedule and leading recreation activities for a cohort of 15+ children, ages 5-14. Reporting to the Camp Manager, this role works closely with a partner Summer Camp Associate and collaborates with the Camp Coordinator to regularly organize daily activities and ensure smooth camp operation. The Camp Lead contributes to providing an engaging, fun experience where children are exploring the intersections of storytelling, imagination, nature, arts, and play.
All successful candidates must attend paid staff training from May 26 – May 29, which includes First Aid and CPR certification (if not already certified), team building, and program preparation.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an after-school program, summer camp, or community center serving children ages 5–14
• Strong commitment to providing child-centered, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Demonstrated dedication to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports social, emotional, and academic growth
• Working knowledge of storytelling, imaginative play, and creative expression as tools for learning and engagement
• Basic proficiency in arts and crafts, including the use of reusable and sustainable materials
• Experience planning and leading group games, hands-on projects, and enrichment activities
• Solid understanding of classroom and group management strategies that promote positive behavior and participation
• Ability to recognize and support diverse learning styles, strengths, and needs of individual children
• Experience communicating effectively with parents, guardians, and caregivers, including sharing updates and addressing questions or concerns
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize lessons, manage daily schedules, and maintain orderly workspaces and materials
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision
• Flexible, dependable, and able to adapt to changing program needs and schedules
• People-orientation- able to interact effectively, politely, and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations.
• Professional maturity to manage composure during stressful interactions
• Energetic, diplomatic, adaptable and with a good sense of humor.
• Passionate about the mission, vision, and goals of Fairyland and possess an understanding of how this position contributes to the organization’s success.
• Strong work ethic with an orientation toward process improvement.
• Impeccable integrity and honesty
• Ability to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start of employment

Nice To Haves

• Completed high school diploma
• Some college classes preferred
• Experience in working with diverse groups of grade school aged children

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the daily schedule
• Leading recreation activities for a cohort of 15+ children, ages 5-14
• Organize daily activities
• Ensure smooth camp operation
• Provide an engaging, fun experience where children are exploring the intersections of storytelling, imagination, nature, arts, and play.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED