Seasonal Camp Discovery Leader

Join our award‑winning Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts team as a seasonal camp discovery leader. Our Camp Discovery Leader brings energy, enthusiasm, and a desire to ensure a positive summer camp experience for children of all ability levels. Make a direct impact on the community as part of our summer camps team. This position is responsible for organizing recreational activities and other duties as assigned through Kettering’s Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and for the planning, coordination, and execution of the Camp Discovery summer camp for individuals between the ages of 7 and 21 with various disabilities.

This position is responsible for the safety and enjoyment of program participants for an extended period of time.

• Coordinate the execution of a summer day camp program for youth and young adults with disabilities ages 7 through 21.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, participants, and their family members.
• Ensure the enjoyment and safety of program participants for an extended period of time.
• Assist with the development and execution of individual camp plans for each Camp Discovery participant.
• Fulfill a key role in the emergency action plan.

• Background working with youth and young adults with disabilities in an educational or recreational setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff members, volunteers, and the general public.
• Bachelor’s degree in special education or learning disabilities preferred; equivalent combination of experience and training is acceptable.
• Entry rate contingent upon candidate’s related skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Recruitment open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer