Fun, Flexible Summer Day Camp Staff

Fun, Flexible, Summer Day Camp Staff

SummerKids Day Camp Staff

Location:

Pine Ridge Elementary, Bend, OR Status: Summer Seasonal, 35-40 hours/week

• Schedule: SummerKids 2026 is a 10 week long program. There are two 3 week sessions and one 4 week session. You can apply for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions based on your preference and availability. Exact hours will vary week to week but will be Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:15 am and 5:30 pm.

Session 1: June 15th - July 2nd Session 2: July 6th - July 31st Session 3: August 3rd - Aug 21st Mandatory Staff Training: June 14th - 16th Optional 11th week, August 24th - 28th at Tumalo Day Camp (not required or guaranteed).

Organization Background:

Camp Fire Central Oregon connects youth to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves. We build strong relationships and provide powerful youth experiences in out-of-school time programs where youth can learn, lead, have fun and be themselves. This is how we support young people as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the world today and learn the life skills they need to thrive.

Our Commitment:

Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.

People of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ2S+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Camp Fire is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our applicants and employees with reasonable accommodations when requested. Camp Fire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions.

Program Overview:

SummerKids is a weekly theme-based day camp for youth in 1st through 6th grade. The camp will be hosted at Pine Ridge Elementary and can have 100+ registered youth each week, separated into individual groups of 8-12 kids of a similar age. The camp runs from 9 am-3:30 pm, with extended care options beginning as early as 7:30 am and ending by 5:30 pm.

All staff at SummerKids are invaluable members of our team who are role models, motivators, team builders, educators, and spark champions. They facilitate a safe, fun, and confidence-building summer for all our campers. As part of a dynamic team, they will implement planned curricula, contribute ideas, and help to ensure a memorable camp experience for the campers, their families, and the other Camp Fire staff in the SummerKids community. We strive to create an environment where each camper and staff member has a sense of belonging, opportunities to share passions, and a place to thrive.

Position Overview:

Each week of camp, staff are assigned a group of 8-12 campers aged 6-12 years old. Staff will build community within their group, lead games and activities, and manage the physical and emotional safety of their group. There will be weekly planning sessions for creating and facilitating "Spark Clubs" and occasionally assisting with organizing camp-wide activities, such as spirit days.

We hire a set number of staff to accommodate the largest number of groups possible during SummerKids. When registration does not accommodate the full team, the Camp Director will elect a staff member to become Spark Staff for that week. As Spark Staff, you can expect part-time hours and diverse leadership growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a sense of belonging for all youth through daily age-appropriate icebreaker activities, team challenges, games, and reflections
• Plan weekly schedule and activities based on provided curriculum
• Collaborate with other counselors and staff in creating and implementing spark club, games, and activities
• Manage consistent daily communication with SummerKids Site Lead

Work collaboratively to maintain a clean space for campers and staff

• Communicate scheduling conflicts at least 2 weeks in advance

Arrive to camp on-time and ready to positively engage campers Sustain a growth mindset about receiving and incorporating feedback given by Leadership Staff Set and reflect on professional goals throughout the summer with Leadership staff

• Manage a safe physical and emotional space for youth

Attend weekly post-camp Tuesday afternoon Professional Development sessions One week of spark staff responsibilities Periodic AM or PM extended care shifts

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed below but present other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered. We strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work, has a strong desire to grow their skills, and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment

• Demonstrated ability to create developmental relationships and connect with youth and staff

Ability to proactively manage groups of youth with positive intervention strategies Able to respond to situations or changes calmly and with flexibility Able to communicate ideas and needs with youth and coworkers effectively and empathetically Current COVID-19 vaccination/booster required for all staff (or medical exemption).

First Aid/CPR certified (or ability to get certified by start date or soon after) Applicant must have graduated high school by June 2026

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Experience working directly with elementary-aged youth:

Some higher education, classwork, training, or experience in the youth development field or other related fields

• Training and experience with best practices in teaching, group management, planning and designing activities, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed care for elementary youth

Transferable Skills:

As a staff at Camp Fire, you will build skills and gain valuable experience in Supervision Teaching

• Mentorship
• Leadership

Communication Activity preparation Group management

• Planning and organizing

And much more

Compensation: $19-$21 per hour, depending on experience. Eligible for up to $200 end-of-summer bonus.

Benefits: Weekly paid professional development sessions, mentoring in the form of goal setting, observation and feedback from leadership staff, free programs for dependents, $50 referral bonus per additional staff recruit, eligible for 1 paid scheduled mental health day after 3 consecutive weeks of employment, resume guidance and assistance.

To Apply: Camp Fire will begin reviewing applications immediately. Please list 3 references (2 professional and 1 personal).

Learn more about Camp Fire Central Oregon at campfireco.org.

Location Bend, Oregon Department Programs - Seasonal Employment Type Summer Seasonal Minimum Experience Entry-level

Compensation:

$19-$21, depending on experience