Camp Leader

Description

Camp Leader

Shift: 8:00am-5:00 pm or flexible as needed 

Status: Seasonal Full Time Non-Exempt

Rate: $17.32-$18.32 per hour

Created or Revised Date: 1/6/26

This position is a seasonal position with availability required beginning mid-May through mid-August. Individuals in the position must have open availability during this time and will be required to attend 15 hours of paid training in May.

Why work at Carbon Valley?

Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District is all about helping our community stay active, connected, and engaged. We provide high-quality programs, facilities, and experiences for residents of Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, and the surrounding area- creating spaces where people of all ages can learn, play, and have fun.

CVPRD employees enjoy perks like discounted facility memberships and program registration, along with automatic enrollment in PERA and a generous 15.80% employer contribution. Our culture matters, and we expect all team members to bring our core values to life every day: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, and Customer Service.

What You'll Be Doing: 

The Camp Leader assists with facilitation and oversight of camp participants of the youth program camps. Under the general direction of the Camp Director, this position is responsible for the facilitation of daily camp activities and monitoring the safety of campers. The Camp Leader is expected to respond to incidents, maintain records, encourage camper participation, and is responsible for ensuring compliance with State and District policies and procedures.

Our ideal candidate will:

Have a strong understanding of, and alignment with the District's Core Values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Service.

• Facilitate daily camp activities and assist in providing supervision of camp participants.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues in an age appropriate and professional manner, applying District/State approved tactics.
• Follow policies and ensure adherence to policies as they pertain to the supervision of campers.
• Leading and supporting campers as they participate in appropriate activities.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment.
• Ensure appropriate communication between parents, supervisor, and staff regarding program information including changes/postponements and conflicts.
• Reporting necessary usage of program materials, equipment, forms, first aid kits.
• Monitor the safety of campers and staff and implement emergency procedures when necessary and reports safety concerns immediately.
• Set good examples for campers including cleanliness, punctuality, and good behaviors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by day 1 of camp
• 3 months (455 hours) of verifiable experience with children (4-18 years) submitted in a letter of verification. (Babysitting, coaching, tutoring, and lifeguarding do not count towards experience for this qualification. Verifiable Sunday School, scouting, and 4H leader experience will be accepted.)
• Pass a criminal record check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation
• Complete an annual health history exam
• First aid and CPR certified or the ability to become certified prior to the first day of camp
• Attend 15 hours of pre-camp training

Physical Demands, Job Location, and Equipment Utilized

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are performed with minimal supervision in a variety of settings including indoors and out. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor and /or operating a keyboard.

All duties within this position require physical strength and ability. The employee must be able on occasion to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. There may be extended periods working outdoors in extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with appli