Camp Activity Leader - Holiday Camp

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Become part of a team that thrives on Professionalism, Innovation, Customer Experience, Integrity, and Teamwork — the values that guide how we serve our community.

The City of San Marcos is looking for energetic individuals to staff our Holiday Camp. The camp provides area children, ages 5 through 11, with a fun and educational-filled holiday break that includes games, activities, crafts, and time outside! This is temporary employment. The program is December 28-30, 2026, and January 4-5, 2027, totaling five days. There will be one (1) additional day of training prior to the start of camp (Date TBD). Activity Leaders report to the Youth Services Coordinator and to the Youth Services Specialist in the Coordinator’s absence.
Open until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following list highlights the main responsibilities of this position. While it covers the core tasks, it may not include every duty that could be assigned. Employees may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

• Performs child supervision duties for all program activities; administers first aid; enforces adherence to safety rules; fills out handwritten forms; performs safety inspections daily.
• Administers recreation activities on camp site including structured activities; movies, special field trips, crafts, team building activities, and outdoor adventures.
• Maintains campus site area; cleans floors; picks up trash; performs other janitorial work as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to learn and administer first aid.
• Experience working with children.

COMPETENCIES AND ENVIRONMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of City and departmental policies, procedures, and safety protocols relevant to youth programs and recreational activities.

• Skill in effective verbal and written communication to interact professionally with program participants, parents, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Skill in reading and interpreting policies, manuals, and memos, and in preparing clear written reports, activity logs, and safety documentation.
• Ability to supervise children at all times and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging environment.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures appropriately while performing duties in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to foster a positive atmosphere that promotes learning, personal growth, and constructive challenge for program participants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, vision, hearing and talking frequently; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working conditions involve indoor and outdoor work, in the heat, sun, high humidity and wind; occasionally exposed to swimming pool chemicals, slippery surfaces; noise around crowds and whistles.

This is a safety sensitive position.

The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

View Our Benefits Guide.

BENEFITS
Retirement

• Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - Individual trust replacing Social Security
• Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Employee Assistance Program
• Activity Center Membership

Closing Date/Time: Continuous