Summer Day Camp Staff Member 2026

College Station ISD • College Station, TX

2d

About The Position

Provide a safe, quality Summer day camp program that produces developmentally appropriate, recreational and enrichment-based experiences for the children enrolled in Summer Day Camp.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to safely operate 15 passenger van
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50lbs.
• Experience working with school-age children in an after school or summer program
• All staff members must be First Aid and CPR certified (can be trained by SDC).
• All staff members must be CPI certified (Crisis Prevention Intervention; will be trained by SDC.)
• All staff members must participate in the Child Abuse Awareness training
• All staff are required to attend the applicant orientation, staff retreat for camp training, planning and any other designated staff development.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable about and adhere to proper procedures and expectations set forth by the Department of Family Protective Services, the Summer Day Camp handbook, and the school district employee handbook
• Staff members must be committed, caring, and understanding; they must be aware that they are to be positive role models for the campers. Portraying a professional and positive attitude and using leadership qualities effectively
• Carefully supervises and interacts with children and staff in a safe, fun, and responsible manner.
• Have the ability to effectively LEAD and ACTIVELY participate in activities of small and large groups.
• Actively supporting fellow staff during activities, discipline, and planning
• Redirecting campers appropriately
• Take initiative to solve problems, clean up, or take charge when needed. The ability to laugh at oneself.
• Maintains all building facilities, camp supplies, and equipment with care and pride.
• Reports any hazards to Site Supervisor
• Assist in conducting swim tests
• Assist the Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Supervisor in performing his/her responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement innovative activities, clubs, crafts, special events, etc.
• Have a working knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office applications (word & excel) & email
• Meet assigned deadlines.
• Communicate openly with parents in a friendly manner about the progress of their child.
• Communicating openly and interacting professionally with school personnel, parents, and camp staff/directors/office personnel
• Attend weekly staff meeting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED