Summer Camp Lead - Webster Groves School District

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Love your job! Shape the future. The kids we serve are the beating heart of Summer Camp.

We’re searching for a Camp Lead who, in partnership with the Area Manager, leads summer camp day to day by building collaborative relationships and ensuring joy for each camper. If you’re a natural-born leader who can inspire joy and empower a team, this position is for you!

• Plan summer camp beginning in the spring in partnership with the Area Manager.
• Partner with program managers at all summer camp feeder schools to coordinate marketing, communication, and outreach to district families.
• Send welcome letters and all necessary paperwork before and after each week of camp; ensure all paperwork is on file for each camper before day one.
• Lead and participate in summer camp live training sessions, including training calls starting in April.
• Act as the day-to-day manager for summer camp staff, creating a working environment where all staff feel heard and take responsibility for parts of the day.
• Coordinate curriculum ordering and daily activity planning.
• Ensure program quality meets Right At School standards, delivering quality summer camp programs using the internally crafted curriculum.
• Create groups in camp that follow the daily flow and camp components.
• Manage and maintain safety standards.
• Ensure that all camper paperwork—including waivers and child care licensing paperwork—is completed.
• Serve as the point person for families and for all mystery guests.
• Work closely with school partners' staff to secure indoor and outdoor spaces needed during summer.

Location:

Webster Groves School District.

Start Date:

May (includes in-person training and live training). The position will run through the duration of summer camp and may continue throughout the school year.

Pay Range: $21–$26 per hour, depending on education and experience.

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Center Director's Certification from Missouri's Dept. of Education (minimum 60+ students).
• 120 semester hours in an accredited college or university, with 24 of those hours in child-related courses.
• Direct experience in summer camp or before/after school programming highly preferred.
• Must be willing to complete onboarding process, including background check, FCSR, staff health form, first aid certification, TB test, and other state mandates.

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