*Job Fair - Sr. Camp Leader

Pay Range: $19.39 - $22.48/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Saturday, March 28, 2026

🌟 Annual Fort Worth Citywide Job Fair 2026 🌟

On-site interviews will be conducted on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 am to 2 pm.

Save time by applying online.

Save the Date!

• Date: March 28, 2026📅

• Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

• Location: Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Memorial Center (Gate 17)

• Address: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107

• Parking: FREE!

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)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Six (6) months of experience working with youth in recreational, educational, cultural and/or fitness programs

Preferred qualifications:

• 1-year minimum previous coaching or teaching experience

The Senior Camp Leader job responsibilities include:

• Supervise children during various summer day camp activities, including recreation, cultural, and educational programs, arts & crafts, youth sports, structured indoor and outdoor events, and aquatic activities

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that meet educational, cultural, and recreational needs through a variety of activities

• Facilitate classes in educational programs, arts & crafts, sports and various recreational activities by using displays and hands-on activities to enhance learning

• Enforce safety standards and departmental policies while ensuring proper disciplinary procedures are followed

• Monitor and verify attendance, schedules, and meal reports to ensure accurate record-keeping

• Support Camp Leaders by assisting with planning, coordinating, and executing daily camp activities, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any needs that arise

• Provide guidance and direction to Camp Leaders in daily activities

• Mentor and support less experienced staff, offering advice and encouragement to help them grow in their roles

• Manage activities and resolve issues when Camp Leaders are unavailable or ask for assistance

• 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

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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.