Summer Camp Leader

The Summer Camp Leader assists with the design, development, and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun-filled experience for participants in the Youth and Teen program. This position requires a minimum of 455 hours of documented work or volunteer experience with school‑age children, ages 5 to 14. This position works at one of the City’s two campsites:
City Park Recreation Center or Countryside Recreation Center. Camp Leaders are scheduled to work between 38 and 40 hours per week between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff cannot take more than five (5) days of time off during Camp.

• Work alongside certified teachers
• Experience in preparation of lesson plans
• Obtain classroom management skills
• Learn positive discipline skills
• Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation Facilities

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

Position is open until filled.

The City’s work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high‑quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well‑maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first‑class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission:
Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Provide leadership to participants using the SPIRIT values of the City
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Plan, organize, and implement engaging activities for a specific assigned age group
• Relate well to both children and young adults
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Provide proper authority to children
• Deal tactfully with the public, and establish effective working relationships with other employees in all different work groups
• Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor activities, including games and sports
• Demonstrates creativity and self‑motivation

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service; communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing; display professionalism and integrity; work efficiently, effectively, and accurately; work independently and as part of a team; take initiative; solve problems; display good judgment; take ownership for delivering a high‑quality product or service; have regular and punctual attendance; and effectively handle emergency situations.

Mandatory staff training (May 15, May 16, and May 26 through May 30) is designed to help develop staff in these and other areas.

• Assists in the planning and organizing of activities in the areas of crafts, sports, games, special events, and field trips with other camp leaders
• Provides a safe environment for the participants
• Complies with licensing regulations
• Administers basic first aid
• Helps to maintain equipment and supplies
• Maintain regular and punctual submission of time sheets
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

• Attends all staff meetings
• Provides additional assistance to children with special needs
• Drives a golf cart (City Park location only)

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.