Camp Leader
Pay Range: $18.00 - $21.49/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Are you friendly and enthusiastic and love working with kids?
Do you enjoy arts & crafts, games, or sports?
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
If you answered yes, we are looking for you!
The City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation is recruiting seasonal staff to work with our 2026 Camp Fort Worth and Mobile Recreation summer day camp programs. We are looking for enthusiastic Camp Leaders who enjoy working with youth, encouraging them to engage with their peers, grow and develop, try something new and have fun in the process! Camp Fort Worth and Mobile Recreation are summer camp programs located in 21 community centers and 4 schools throughout the City of Fort Worth.
- Attendance and participation at pre-season orientation is required. Orientation will be held June 1st – June 5th
- The 2026 Camp Fort Worth summer program operates June 8th – July 31st. Camp operates between the hours of 7:30a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- The Mobile Recreation summer camp operates from June 8th – July 24th. Camp hours are 9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Camp Staff must be comfortable and willing to get in the water for any aquatic-related activities or field trips.
- This position allows a maximum of 40 hours worked per week (this is a seasonal position and is not eligible for benefits)
Camp Fort Worth and Mobile Recreation summer camp provide a great opportunity to make a positive impact while ensuring the safety and well-being of children 5 – 12 years old. We offer the following:
- Character development
- Literacy programs
- Arts & Crafts
- Team building
- Recreational activities
- The importance of a healthy lifestyle
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be minimum of 16 years of age by May 1
The Camp Leader's job responsibilities include:
- Supervise children during a variety of summer camp activities including recreational, cultural, and educational programs; indoor and outdoor events; aquatic activities; arts & crafts, and sports.
- Assist in developing weekly lesson plans that integrate subjects such as science, math, reading, recreational games, arts & crafts, and college and career readiness activities
- Assist in teaching different subjects using visual aids and hands-on activities
- Ensure disciplinary procedures are followed, safety standards are upheld, and all department and facility policies are enforced
- Adhere to assigned work schedules as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.🌟
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.