Fort Wonder Camp Administrator

FORT WONDER SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Administrator

Fort Wonder is seeking qualified applicants to join our 2026 team! If you are a hard-working and collaborative team member who is passionate about working with children (Pre-K-5th grade) in an energetic summer camp environment and creating a summer full of memories for our campers (and yourself), we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Fort Wonder Site Director in delivering exceptional summer camp experiences for campers, families, and camp staff
• Provide support to Day Camps and Specialty Camps staff. This includes substituting for counselors as needed in the classroom.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with supervisors and peers as issues arise
• Assist with the oversight of camper lunch periods
• Lead camp operations, including preparation and distribution of camp supplies
• Commitment to summer schedule as follows:
  • May 26-29
    : 8:00AM-4:00 PM camp training, with 30 minute lunch break daily
  • June 1-July 17
    : 7:45 AM-4:00 PM Specialty Camps, Monday through Friday, with 30-minute lunch break daily. (NO camps June 19 or the week of June 29-July 3.)
  • July 20-July 31
    : 7:45 AM-12:00 PM OR 11:45 AM-4:00 PM Specialty Camp shift, M-F
• Pay Range: $15+ per hour

Minimum qualifications:

• High School graduate
• At least one year of demonstrated experience managing groups of children and leadership experience in a summer camp setting
• Must pass a criminal background check and positive verification of references

Physical demands:

• Must be able to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Will spend significant portions of the day walking or standing
• Subject to outside environmental conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.

The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms:
We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.