Camp Site Supervisor

and the job listing Expires on February 12, 2026

• Oversee the preparation and implementation of daily activities for children in grades 1-6.
• Lead a team of staff to deliver quality camp program for families.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with children, families, and other staff.
• Commit to keeping our camps welcoming for everyone and always foster a sense of inclusion.

• Monitor staff schedules/making sure coverage is appropriate for the number of camp participants.
• Under the guidance of the Recreation Supervisor, create job goals for site staff and promote opportunities for the staff members to work on these goals.
• Modify program plans as needed.
• Liaison to the school district/summer school principal (SPARK, SS Bundle)
• Responsible for field trip payments.
• Ensure high levels of staff morale by providing mentorship and support to camp staff and volunteers.
  • Provide feedback on staff performance to assist the Recreation Supervisor with mid-summer evaluations.
• Handle participant behavioral issues by discussing with parents and staff and by enforcing the Department’s Behavioral Management Policy
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  • Enforce behavior management policy and find ways to be proactive regarding problem behaviors.
• Communicate with the Day Camp Coordinator about any behavioral, staff, or scheduling issues in a timely manner.

• The camp program will be held at an outdoor park in Pewaukee.
• Pre summer prep work will be remote and flexible.
• Camps run Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, June 8 – August 7
• Passion to mentor younger staff and enhance their leadership and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Creativity, flexibility, ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Time management and organizational skills.

• Networking contacts.
• Summer memories to last a lifetime.

• Must be 18 or older by June 1, 2026.
• One year of college and 2+ years of leadership experience working with youth in a recreational setting.
• Prior experience as a day camp counselor or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth aged children.
• Experience leading/supervising peers.
• Consistent availability during the dates/times of the program.
• Ability to refrain from using electronic devices, including cell phones, for 4+ hours/day.
• You must have reliable transportation to work location.
• Experience developing lesson plans/curriculum for middle schoolers and/or elementary-aged children.
• Experience as a Camp Lead or Supervisor.
• Experience supervising and leading staff/employees.

• Adequate vision and hearing to teach and supervise children.
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stretch, crouch, sit, reach, and carry.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather including hot and cool temperatures.

All employees are required to pass a criminal background check prior to starting work.

The City of Pewaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.