FORT WONDER SUMMER CAMPS
Camp Administrators
Fort Wonder is seeking qualified applicants to join our 2025 team! If you are a hard-working, independent and collaborative group member who is passionate about working with children in an energetic summer camp environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Fort Wonder Site Director in delivering exceptional summer camp experiences for campers, families, and camp staff
- Provide support to Day Camps and Specialty Camps staff
- Assist with execution of daily drop-off and pick-up procedures
- Facilitate communication with camp families
- Assist with the oversight of camper lunch periods
- Lead camp operations, including preparation and distribution of camp supplies
- Commitment to summer schedule as follows:
- May 27-30, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM: Camp Training, with a 30-minute lunch break daily
- June 2 - July 18, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM: Signature Camps, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break daily (No camps on June 19 or the week of June 30-July 4)
- July 21-August 1, 8:45AM-12:15PM OR 12:00-4:00PM: Half Day Shifts for Specialty Camp Support
- Pay Range: $15+ per hour
Minimum qualifications:
- High School graduate
- At least one year of demonstrated experience managing groups of children and leadership experience in a summer camp setting
- Must pass a criminal background check and positive verification of references
Physical demands:
- Must be able to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Will spend significant portions of the day walking or standing
- Subject to outside environmental conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:
Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.
The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.
