Lead Camp Leader NFT

Lead Camp Leader NFT

Salary

$31,200.00 - $38,729.60 Annually

Location

Casper Recreation Center - Casper, WY

Job Type

Non-Full-Time Position

Job Number

1357-01

Department

Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Department

Division

Recreation (965)

Opening Date

04/06/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Class Summary

Assigned to: Casper Recreation Center

Non-Full-Time Position

Summer Adventure Camp season is typically early June through the end of August, with staff training in late May and early June.

Incumbents are responsible for performing the basic duties of Camp Leader; providing day-to-day direction and support to Camp Leaders, ensuring participant safety, facilitating activities, and serving as the primary on-site point of contact in the absence of supervisory staff.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives direction from higher-level recreation supervisory and management staff.

Typical Class Essential Duties

1. Provides day-to-day direction, task coordination, and activity assignments to Camp Leaders.

2. Assists with implementation of daily and weekly camp schedules and activity plans.

3. Serves as a resource for Camp Leaders regarding behavior management and activity modifications.

4. Monitors program areas to ensure participant safety and compliance with department policies.

5. Maintains appropriate records associated with the program.

6. Reacts and responds to emergency situations as trained; calls emergency services or supervisor(s) for assistance as needed.

7. Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, and general information about the facility or event.

8. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles.
• Principles of youth development and age-appropriate recreation programming.
• Basic safety practices for recreational programs.
• Behavior management strategies for children.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Organize events and activities with children.
• Be flexible with assignments that may change.
• Become knowledgeable about games, activities, and interests of children.
• Work enthusiastically with groups of children.
• Learn basic First Aid and CPR.
• Keep accurate records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and directions.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Organize events and activities with children.
• Be flexible with assignments that may change.
• Become knowledgeable about games, activities, and interests of children.
• Work enthusiastically with groups of children.
• Learn basic First Aid and CPR.
• Keep accurate records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and directions.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with participants, staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrate leadership among groups of children.

Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• No previous training or experience required.
• Previous Camp Leader experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

• Possession of current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications.

If no current certifications, completion of the City's internal certification program for First Aid and CPR will be required within 1 month of hire.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the positions driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming drivers license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbent is subject to perform duties either indoors or outdoors, which may include extreme climate/weather conditions (warm humid indoors/unpredictable weather outdoors) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. The nature of duties involves constant mental and visual attention. Incumbents in this position will be in situations where they may experience critical/traumatic events and need to have the ability to quickly move between workspaces.

The City of Casper does not offer any benefits for employees who hold regular part-time positions who do not meet minimum hours worked. For more details, contact Human Resources at (307) 235-8421.

01

Are you currently 18 years of age or older (If you are dishonest about your age at the time of the application, you will not be considered for this position)?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have with children in an educational, camp or babysitting setting?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

03

Please describe (in detail) your experience and where you obtained the experience.

04

Do you currently possess a First Aid and CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Casper

Address 200 N David St.

Human Resources

Casper, Wyoming, 82601

Phone (307)235-8344

(307)235-8421

Website http://www.casperwy.gov