Knoxville, TN- UTK- Camp Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

The Group Leader plays a vital role in bridging camp leadership and frontline staff, overseeing multiple groups of campers and counselors to ensure a safe, structured, and positive camp experience. They support the Camp Director, Program Director, and Office Administrator with daily operations, orientations, and activities while serving as a mentor and trainer for their counselor teams. Group Leaders remain actively engaged in the camp setting, modeling strong leadership and initiative, and may also lead a group of campers directly when needed.

Pre-Camp : Group Leaders assist with staff orientation and training, helping prepare counselors for their roles. They review programming and schedules, organize group assignments, and establish expectations for supervision, safety, and camper engagement.

During Camp : Group Leaders oversee the daily activities of counselors and their assigned camper groups, providing direction, feedback, and on-the-job training to strengthen staff performance. They ensure safe and smooth transitions between activities, support special programs and field trips, and step in to lead a camper group when necessary. Their presence is hands-on, reinforcing camp culture, energy, and positivity across all groups.

Post-Camp : Group Leaders help wrap up weekly programming by reviewing counselor performance, providing feedback to leadership, and assisting with any reporting or administrative close-out tasks. They contribute observations and recommendations to improve staff training and programming for future sessions.

This position requires strong leadership skills, patience, enthusiasm, and adaptability to meet the needs of campers and staff. Group Leaders are key to ensuring that Kidcam delivers on its mission of a safe, fun, and unforgettable summer while developing the next generation of counselor leaders.