Day Camp Leader - Seasonal

Job Summary

Lead and instruct daily crafts, games, enrichment activities and field trips for children aged 5-16 years enrolled in Adventure Bound Day Camp programs at the Chilson Recreation Center.

The hiring range for this position is $15.76- $18.00 per hour
, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a temporary position lasting a maximum of 6 months working up to 40 hours per week, with a target start date of May 11th 2026 for evening training.

• Actively participate in the preparation, implementation, and clean-up of fun, safe and age-appropriate day camp activities on a daily basis.
• Assist with overall planning and coordinating of weekly activity schedules, including crafts, games, water activities, enrichment activities and field trips.
• May be responsible for either opening or closing of camp procedures on a rotating basis.
• Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment on a regular basis to ensure safety of participants and communicate repair or replacement needs.
• Responsible for keeping current and accurate attendance records throughout daily shifts in camp.
• Assist with daily communication to parents regarding child’s experience in day camp, behavior strategies at camp, and camper needs for successful participation.
• Offer and instruct effective conflict management and problem solving strategies to camp participants and assist with implementation of communicated disciplinary strategies.
• Attend and participate in all required staff trainings and meetings.
• Respond calmly and appropriately in stressful, chaotic and emergency situations according to established procedures.
• Adhere to and implement all Adventure Bound Day Camp, Chilson Center and City of Loveland policies and procedures, including any state or federal regulations for licensed school-aged day camps.

• Provides leadership and guidance to day camp aides, part-time instructors, and program volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School or GED.
• College course work related to Recreation, Education or Human Development and Family Services preferred.

Experience:

Required verifiable education/experience:

• Work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H;
• Completion of at least one of the following qualifications:
• a. Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) who are not related to the individual;
• b. A current early childhood professional credential level I one (1) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet, found at

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Experience planning, teaching and supervising large group activities preferred.

• Must currently possess or be able to successfully complete provided First Aid, CPR, and Standard Precautions certifications within 60 days of hire date and prior to working with children.
• A valid driver’s license preferred and will be required, if applicable to assigned role.
• If applicable, will be required to complete a provided Medication Administration Certification.

• Communicates effectively and diplomatically with participants of the programs, parents, co-workers, and the general public.
• Use independent, sound judgment to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Exercise appropriate conflict resolution skills with camp participants and staff.
• Exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate competent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a team, as a co-instructor, and to lead activities independently is essential.
• Ability to operate a 15 passenger City van, if applicable to assigned role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks.…