Fort Wonder 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!

• 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, including substituting for counselors as needed in the classroom
• Communicate professionally and effectively with supervisors and peers as issues arise
• Assist with oversight of camper lunch periods
• Lead camp operations, including preparation and distribution of camp supplies
• Commit to the summer schedule:
  May 26‑29, 8:00AM‑4:00PM camp training with a 30‑minute lunch break daily;
  June 1‑July 17, 7:45AM‑4:00PM Specialty Camps Monday through Friday with a 30‑minute lunch break daily (no camps June
  19 or the week of June
  29‑July3);
  July
  20‑31, 7:45AM‑12:00PM or 11:45AM‑4:00PM Specialty Camp shift Monday‑Friday

• 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 have positive verification of references

• 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

$15+ per hour

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.

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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.