Day Camp Leader

Lafayette Recruitment Team•Lafayette, CO

About The Position

Assist supervisors and managers to lead and supervise children in the Summer Day Camp Program. Duties include providing direction, guidance and assistance to children; effectively handling student discipline situations; ensuring student safety and security; communicating with parents, staff, teachers, preparing snacks; cleaning classroom areas; recording attendance; and creating new activities in the areas of crafts, sports, games, special events, and field trips for 5 to 12 year olds. Must be at least 18 years old with 460 hours of verifiable experience working with school aged kids to apply. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of first aid techniques. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of instructional and recreational program/curriculum development. Basic knowledge of group and individual recreation activities and of their rules and conducts. Working knowledge of varied recreational equipment and its usefulness and limitations concerning diversified recreational programs. SKILL: Skill in understanding and responding to customer needs. Skill in the operation of program equipment. Skill in the operation of copier and fax machine, telephone, mobile or two-way radio, and various sports equipment used in recreation programs. Skill in administering First Aid and CPR. ABILITY: Swim and participate with children in swimming related activities; maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple priorities; diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations; promote and follow City and Department policies and procedures; communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds; recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate staff. TRAINING: Must complete current state required annual continuing education (presently 15 hours minimum) related to one or more of the following: child growth and development, health and safe environment, developmentally appropriate practices, guidance, family relationships, cultural and individual diversity and professionalism. EXPERIENCE: Must be at least 18 years old; must have 460 hours of verifiable experience working with school aged kids. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Assist supervisors and managers to care for, supervise, guide and assist children during programs, crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation and meet the children’s needs. Monitor student behavior during activities, effectively handle student discipline situations and encourage and support positive behavior. Assist supervisors and managers to observe the children and monitor the security of the building at all times to ensure the children’s health and safety. Provide general First Aid when needed. Comply with state licensing requirements under the direction of the manager. Assist with creating interesting and educational lesson plans and implementing the activities while engaging in participation with the children. Assist in communicating with parents, staff and teachers, regarding children and/or program issues. Record attendance and contract parents regarding absent students. Check identification of those picking up children. Assist supervisors and managers to prepare snacks and clean the areas after use. Assist supervisors and managers to open and close program rooms and secure rooms at the end of the program by locking doors and turning off lights. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years old. Criminal background check required for hire and reference checks will be conducted. CPR/AED, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications required within 30 days of hire. Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on March 1, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must have 460 hours of verifiable experience working with school aged kids
Working knowledge of first aid techniques.
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of instructional and recreational program/curriculum development.
Basic knowledge of group and individual recreation activities and of their rules and conducts.
Working knowledge of varied recreational equipment and its usefulness and limitations concerning diversified recreational programs.
Skill in understanding and responding to customer needs.
Skill in the operation of program equipment.
Skill in the operation of copier and fax machine, telephone, mobile or two-way radio, and various sports equipment used in recreation programs.
Skill in administering First Aid and CPR.
Swim and participate with children in swimming related activities
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
Manage multiple priorities
Diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Promote and follow City and Department policies and procedures
Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate staff.
Must complete current state required annual continuing education (presently 15 hours minimum) related to one or more of the following: child growth and development, health and safe environment, developmentally appropriate practices, guidance, family relationships, cultural and individual diversity and professionalism.
Criminal background check required for hire and reference checks will be conducted.
CPR/AED, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist supervisors and managers to care for, supervise, guide and assist children during programs, crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation and meet the children’s needs.
Monitor student behavior during activities, effectively handle student discipline situations and encourage and support positive behavior.
Assist supervisors and managers to observe the children and monitor the security of the building at all times to ensure the children’s health and safety. Provide general First Aid when needed.
Comply with state licensing requirements under the direction of the manager.
Assist with creating interesting and educational lesson plans and implementing the activities while engaging in participation with the children.
Assist in communicating with parents, staff and teachers, regarding children and/or program issues.
Record attendance and contract parents regarding absent students. Check identification of those picking up children.
Assist supervisors and managers to prepare snacks and clean the areas after use.
Assist supervisors and managers to open and close program rooms and secure rooms at the end of the program by locking doors and turning off lights.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.