Day camp counselor Jobs in Frisco, TX

Salary : $14.65 Hourly

Location : Lewisville, TX

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : FY2425-00052

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The City of Lewisville's Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking Day Camp Leaders to be a part of a great team that serves over 100,000 community members. This is a seasonal position from May - September 2025.

We value the experience and loyalty of our returning employees and recognize their contributions by offering higher pay for each consecutive year they return to the same position. For example, starting pay for new hires is $14.65 per hour. For employees returning for a second year, the hourly rate increases to $15.15, with further incremental increases for additional years up to six. This system rewards dedication and allows returning employees to continue growing with us while benefiting from their prior experience in the role with the City of Lewisville.

Entry : $14.65 / hour

Year 2 : $15.15

Year 3 : $15.66

Year 4 : $16.16

Year 5 : $16.67

Year 6 : $17.17

This position is responsible for providing a positive day camp experience for children by supervising day-to-day activities for the City's Camp PLAY / Teen Camp program including providing leadership and direction for 4-5 Day Camp Attendants. The Day Camp Leader ensures the smooth operation of Camp PLAY / Teen Camp, which includes providing daily activities for children, ages 6-15. The Day Camp Leader is also responsible for addressing patron complaints and handling emergency situations. This position will require extensive contact with children and adult citizens. Camp PLAY / Teen Camps run for the entire summer.

Essential Functions

• Performs supervisory functions for day camp program including Day Camp Attendants.
• Develops, plans and coordinates the day camp activities.
• Ensures daily camp activities are conducted in a safe, professional manner.
• Ensures proper equipment and materials are available.
• Interacts with participants, parents, staff, and supervisory personnel to provide a high-quality program.
• Maintains facility appearance during and after camp activities.
• Responsible for reporting any camp incidents to Camp Director.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

Experience

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Skills :

Other Requirements :

Work Hours

40 hours / week; M-F 7 : 15 AM - 6 : 15 PM.

Part-time employment at the City of Lewisville offers a few advantages, including :

Optional Enrollment in a Deferred Compensation Plan with Nationwide or Corebridge Financial

Employee Membership Discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park

Volunteer Pay

Paid Time Off Accrual

Employee Assistance and Work / Life Support Program

Referral Program Eligibility