Day Camp Leader - Camp PLAY (Summer 2026)

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 2026. 

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

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different
positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs supervisory functions for day camp programs 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 the Camp Director.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Prior experience working with children and/or instructing day camp activities for children ages six to fifteen preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test.

Other Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Recreational games, crafts, and activities; coordinating daily activities; supervising and interacting with children ages seven to twelve; working outdoors, sometimes in adverse conditions.

Skilled in: Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions; follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; supervise and interact with children ages seven to eleven; use good judgment regarding safety measures for planned activities; work outdoors, sometimes in adverse condition; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, or job type.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily an office classification although this position involves a mix of office and outdoor responsibilities. Works primarily in an indoor environment, with frequent interaction with the public that will involve assisting individuals. May be exposed to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) when setting up outdoor play areas.

Work may involve occasional exposure to dust, noise, standing for extended periods and walking between locations may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to operate a computer, and other standard office equipment. While performing this job, employees routinely stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

The position may occasionally require lifting or carrying supplies or equipment. Employees must regularly lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Typical daily lifting requirements for certain tasks range from 10 to 25 pounds.

The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

Summer Camp will run May 9 through August 10 from 7:00am-6:30pm. As scheduled between 35-40 hours per week, Monday – Friday plus training/planning sessions prior to camp start date.