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Job Description
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Employment Type
Seasonal (Seasonal)
Job Summary
Do you have experience working with kids and assisting them with hands-on activities? Do you enjoy an active outdoor work environment? If you have experience working with kids and want to utilize that in a camp setting the City of Olathe is looking for Camp Directors to work with staff and school age kids at one of five outdoor summer camps held at our beautiful Olathe parks. Come and join the fun this summer at Camp Olathe!
Olathe's 2026 camps run from Tuesday, May 26th through Friday, July 31st. Staff will need to be available for required training and meetings taking place before camp starts--- New Hire Training: May 14th (5pm-6pm)
- All Camp Training Nights: May 18th and May 21st (5pm-8pm)
- CPR/First Aid Training (If not already certified): May 9th (9am-2pm)
STARTING HOURLY PAY RANGE: $18.50 - $21.00 based on experience
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Camp Director designs and ensures correct delivery of program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate for the age and abilities of campers . Additionally, this position manages the work of camp staff and the overall daily operations of the City's outdoor day camp for elementary-age children.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate s the work of camp staff ; assigns tasks ; train s on task performance ; schedule s work shifts ; review s and evaluate s performance .
- Oversees and ensures all essential tasks f or opening and closing camp for the summer season are completed ; acts as support when needed to p repare, set up for and clean up after activities ; a ssist s campers with self-selected activities ; a ssist s with preparing, serving, and cleaning up snack s .
- Demonstrate s excellent customer service ; communicates effectively with parents, campers, camp staff , and supervisors.
- Follows and ensures all staff follow City, KDHE and camp policies and procedures; follows basic supervision responsibilities ; ensures staff are staying and interacting with campers at all times ; participat es as needed with campers in group and individual activities; enforc es safety rules; interven es when campers are likely to injure themselves or others.
- Stays current a nd ensures all staff are current on appropriate training as necessary: F irst A id and CPR ; child abuse and neglect awareness ; signs and symptoms of illness ; Olathe seasonal employee training.
Qualifications
Experience: At least two years of experience working with school-age youth is required . Experience in a camp setting is preferred.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required . A b achelor's degree in child development, education, or other closely related field is preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: First Aid and CPR certification is required -training provided . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Olathe
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If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here. -