Overview
Job Title: Day Camp Lead
Compensation: $800 per week base rate, $880 per week for Spanish speakers
Housing: Yes
Exemption Status: Exempt
Employee Classification: Temporary Full-time
Dates of Employment: May 19, 2025 – August 16, 2025
Reporting to: Day Camp Manager
Direct Reports: Provides supervision to day camp counselors
Position Summary:
As a Day Camp Lead at Keystone Science School, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of our Pathfinders and Day Camp programs, which serve up to 170 campers per session. Your primary responsibility will be managing the logistics that keep camp running smoothly, from preparing materials and scheduling activities to supporting counselors in creating a safe and positive environment for campers. This role is highly collaborative, working closely with staff to provide guidance on behavior management, facilitate group activities, and enhance the overall camper experience.
In addition to logistical planning, you will contribute to lesson development, staff training, and mentorship. You’ll help counselors grow in their roles by offering feedback, coaching, and hands-on support. Whether you’re leading a team meeting, organizing program materials, or jumping into a camp activity, you’ll be at the heart of creating a fun, engaging, and well-organized camp experience. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic outdoor setting, enjoys working with children, and is passionate about fostering a supportive team environment.
The wage for this position is $800 per week with a 10% increase for those fluent in English and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development & Implementation
Collaborate with the Day Camp Lead, Discovery Camp Leads, and Camp Managers to develop and prepare program curriculum and materials.
Maintain high-quality and creative programming by managing logistics and ensuring smooth implementation.
Staff Support & Training
Mentor, support, and motivate Day Camp counselors.
Train counselors on daily camp procedures during staff training workshops.
Help implement feedback and coaching systems for staff.
Lead and/or support training sessions and meetings.
Camper Safety & Risk Management
Supervise and maintain high standards of health and safety, following risk management policies in all activities.
Support counselors with behavior management strategies.
Logistics & Operations
Assist with logistical and operational tasks, including paperwork, check-ins, preparing weekly activities, and program evaluations.
Facilitate and implement all camp games and activities throughout the week.
Support program logistics, including camper check-in and check-out, campus reset delegation, meal setup, and taking photos.
Additional Responsibilities
Candidates age 20+ with at least four years of driving experience must participate in and pass Van Driver Training and may be required to drive a 15-passenger van.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
460 hours of experience working with school- age children (verification of hours required).
Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certifications, from an approved vendor, or the ability to obtain before the first day of employment (KSS does offer an on-site WFA course before staff training in May at the expense of the individual).
Be over the age of 18 by the start date of employment.
Preferred - Age 20+ with an excellent driving record and a valid driver’s license.
About Keystone Science School
With the outdoors as a backdrop for learning, Keystone Science School inspires curiosity and critical thinking through the lens of science to change lives and strengthen communities. KSS offers a variety of adventure and traditional camp activities within a structured environment designed to allow each camper and participant to understand their potential. In all programs, campers and participants will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. For more information go to keystonescienceschool.org
With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with clients, as well as how we work together as a team.
