Job Summary

The City of Rockville is seeking energetic and creative individuals to take on the role of Summer Camp Leader. As a Camp Leader, you will play a pivotal role in creating a positive and engaging environment for campers. If you are a natural leader, enjoy working with children, and have a passion for outdoor education and adventure, we invite you to join our dynamic team for an exciting summer experience.

Essential Job Functions

Helps plan, organize, and instruct age-appropriate activities in a specific skill area.Maintains control and supervision over participants involved in activities that they are conducting.Ensures that safety precautions are always observed in structured activities, trips, and open play.Remains energetic and active at all times and is innovative when participants are idle, restless, or unwilling to participate.Handles responsibilities competently and thoroughly and lends assistance.Ensures good public relations and responsiveness to the participants and citizens of Rockville.Notifies the director of unusual situations involving injuries, accidents, or emergencies with participants or staff.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of specified activities and ability to develop a lesson plan for respective age groups. Possess good communication skills; ability to exercise independent judgment; CPR, First Aid, and AED may be required (training is available and free of cost if needed).                                                                                                                                             

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with children required; Experience aiding or leading children in recreational activities required.

EDUCATION:

Youth Camps: High school students 16 years of age or older. 

Teen Camps: High School graduate 18 years of age or older.