Camp Explorer Leader

Overview

Broomfield is currently recruiting for Camp Explorer Leaders!

Work with Broomfield Camp and change your life!

• Flexible scheduling
• Make a positive impact on children
• Participate in professional training in child management, group dynamics, leadership skills and risk assessment
• Develop and use your teaching skills
• Go on adventures and have fun while getting paid
• Experience personal growth and development
• Develop lifelong friendships and be a part of our camp family
• BONUS:
  All employees receive a FREE pass to Broomfield Recreation Facilities!
• Salary Range: $16.03 - $21.69/hour

Working with Broomfield’s Camp Explorer is one of the most demanding and rewarding jobs you will ever have! Enjoy the spirit and traditions which create unique, lifelong friendships all while experiencing the opportunity to impact and shape the lives of our youth in a positive way. We are searching for compassionate, strong, and fun folks to work at either of our high quality camp programs.

• The 2026 Camp Explorer program runs May 28 - August 7.

• Training required May 18 - May 27 from 4pm to 8pm.

• Weekly hours range Monday-Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm.

• Locations are Broomfield Heights Middle School for K-5, Broomfield Commons Park for Middle School programs, and Broomfield Community Center for Extension Camp.

These positions assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Camp Explorer program. All employees are directly responsible for overseeing the camp site and its staff, along with all aspects of the program which may include staff management, state license compliance, and curriculum development.

• Assists with daily activities, field trips, enrichment classes/programs and special events.

• Leads all programs by example; coordinates and instructs safe and age appropriate programs activities.

• Attend scheduled meetings as required.

• Provides direct supervision to the participants.

• Camp Leaders require the ability to stay calm and composed in high stress situations.

• Administers first aid treatment, providing emergency services when necessary.

• Responsible for proper use and care of materials, equipment, site and facility use

• Interacts and plays with children in activities that can include the following actions: running, reading, drawing, coloring, talking, walking and singing.

• Provides comfort to upset children.

• Assists with cleaning, and organizing supplies.

• Administrative duties:
  Head count documentation, first aid documentation

• Complete required training/ certifications in a timely manner.

• Preferred - 460 hours of satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children

Or

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the necessary applicant traits and meets the State of Colorado licensing requirements for a School age program leader.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry.

• Must be 16 years of age

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)

• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including a human body.

• Must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the participant during camp activities.

• Required to have a full range of physical movement.

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures, which may exceed 100 degrees.

• Visual abilities including close, distant, depth, peripheral are required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.