Day Camp Leader - Camp PLAY; Summer

The City of Lewisville's Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking Day Camp Leaders to be a part of a great team that serves over 100,000 community members. This is a seasonal position from May - September 2026.

We value the experience and loyalty of our returning employees and recognize their contributions by offering higher pay for each consecutive year they return to the same position. For example, starting pay for new hires is $14.65 per hour. For employees returning for a second year, the hourly rate increases to $15.15, with further incremental increases for additional years up to six.

This system rewards dedication and allows returning employees to continue growing with us while benefiting from their prior experience in the role with the City of Lewisville.

• Entry: $14.65 /hour
• Year 2: $15.15 /hour
• Year 3: $15.66 /hour
• Year 4: $16.16 /hour
• Year 5: $16.67 /hour
• Year 6: $17.17 /hour

This position is responsible for providing a positive day camp experience for children by supervising day-to-day activities for the City’s Camp PLAY/Teen Camp program including providing leadership and direction for 4-5 Day Camp Attendants. The Day Camp Leader ensures the smooth operation of Camp PLAY/Teen Camp, which includes providing daily activities for children, ages 6-15. The Day Camp Leader is also responsible for addressing patron complaints and handling emergency situations.

This position will require extensive contact with children and adult citizens. Camp PLAY/Teen Camps run for the entire summer.

• Performs supervisory functions for day camp programs including Day Camp Attendants.
• Develops, plans and coordinates the day camp activities.
• Ensures daily camp activities are conducted in a safe, professional manner.
• Ensures proper equipment and materials are available.
• Interacts with participants, parents, staff, and supervisory personnel to provide a high quality program.
• Maintains facility appearance during and after camp activities.
• Responsible for reporting any camp incidents to the Camp Director.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Prior experience working with children and/or instructing day camp activities for children ages six to fifteen preferred.

Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.

Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge of: Recreational games, crafts, and activities; coordinating daily activities; supervising and interacting with children ages seven to twelve; working outdoors, sometimes in adverse conditions.

Skilled in: Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions; follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; supervise and interact with children ages seven to eleven; use good judgment regarding safety measures for planned activities; work outdoors, sometimes in adverse condition; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing;

being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, or job type.

This is primarily an office classification although this position involves a mix of office and outdoor responsibilities. Works primarily in an indoor environment, with frequent interaction with the public that will involve assisting individuals. May be exposed to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) when setting up outdoor play areas.

Work may involve occasional exposure to dust, noise, standing for…