Youth Camp Supervisor

The Youth Camp Supervisor is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun‑filled experience for participants in the Youth and Teen program. This position oversees the day‑to‑day work of adult staff who work with a specific age group of campers. This position works at our Seasonal Camps throughout the year. Supervisors are scheduled to work 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 unpaid time off during Camp.

Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. This position is classified as safety‑sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.

The availability of work hours for this position will be determined by these factors: program length, weather, and budget. 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.

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.

• Provide leadership to both staff and participants using the SPIRIT values of the City
• Plan, organize, and implement engaging activities for a specifically assigned age group
• Relate well to both children, young adults and 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, including parents of participants
• Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor activities, including games and sports
• Demonstrate 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.

• Assists in the planning and organizing of activities in the areas of crafts, sports, games, educational, special events, and field trips
• Provides a safe environment for the participants, and administers basic first aid
• Complies with licensing regulations and keeps current records of participants
• Helps to maintain equipment and supplies
• Attends weekly staff meetings
• Operates a City recreation van and/or golf cart
• Maintains regular and punctual submission of time sheets
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

• May be required to provide additional assistance to children with special needs
• Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.