POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Summer Camp Lead is responsible for facilitating Martis Camp’s Summer Camp programming and providing outstanding leadership, energy, and care for campers. This role oversees a group of up to 12 children with support from Camp Counselors, ensuring a safe 6:1 camper-to-staff ratio. The Summer Camp Lead delivers educational and play-based programming, maintains a joyful and inclusive environment, and serves as the primary point of contact for camp staff, parents, and the Youth Programs Manager. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a genuine love for working with children.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP & FACILITATION
• Lead daily Summer Camp programming, teaching and facilitating crafts, games, outdoor activities, science projects, and seasonal curriculum developed by the Youth Programs Manager.
• Maintain responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being of all campers, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Adapt activities and instruction for various ages, learning styles, and abilities within the group.
• Create a fun, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, connection, and winter adventure.
CHILD SUPERVISION & SAFETY
• Act as the lead supervisor for a group of up to 12 children, ensuring all counselors maintain active supervision and safety practices.
• Manage group transitions, mealtimes, outdoor play, and all movement between camp locations—ensuring every child is accounted for at all times.
• Handle routine childcare needs calmly and appropriately, including behavior support, emotional regulation, accidents, spills, and smmer-weather considerations.
• Uphold all Martis Camp youth safety policies, boundaries, and emergency procedures.
CAMP STAFF LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION
• Provide direction, delegation, and ongoing support to Camp Counselors throughout the day.
• Assign counselor tasks (setup, cleanup, activity stations, transitions, etc.) to ensure smooth operations.
• Serve as the on-site liaison between Camp Counselors and the Youth Programs Manager, relaying updates, concerns, supply needs, and incident reports.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and clear communication for the camp team.
MEMBER & PARENT COMMUNICATION
• Greet families during camp check-in and checkout, providing warm, helpful, and professional interactions.
• Communicate daily highlights, behavior concerns, and general updates to parents and guardians as needed.
• Ensure that every child is dismissed only to authorized individuals, following all camp safety protocols.
• Represent Martis Camp’s hospitality standards with warmth, clarity, and discretion.
PROGRAM LOGISTICS & SUPPORT
• Ensure all materials, supplies, and activities are prepared ahead of each day’s programming.
• Assist with snack and lunch and monitor mealtimes to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Help maintain organized, clean, and safe camp areas—including educational spaces, play spaces, and outdoor environments.
• Support outside instructors or vendors assisting with special summer programming.
• Complete attendance tracking, incident documentation, and behavior reports as directed.
• Support general Family Barn operations as needed during camp hours.
TEAM COLLABORATION & CULTURE 
• Work collaboratively with the Youth Programs Manager, Family Barn team, Counselors, and other Ambassadors to ensure consistent and high-quality service.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and seasonal orientations.
• Help maintain a positive, professional, and team-centered work culture.
• Support Recreation, Folk School, and other Family Barn departments as needed.
• Uphold Martis Camp’s values of excellence, integrity, and genuine hospitality in all work.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS: 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR & First Aid Certification (will be provided during training).
• Previous experience working with children in camps, education, recreation, or childcare.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support camp teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to manage group behavior using positive guidance and age-appropriate techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm, flexible, and upbeat in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in summer, high altitude conditions
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be available for all Winter Camp dates and trainings.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
• Experience leading summer camps, outdoor recreation programs, or nature-based activities preferred.
• Experience in behavior management, early childhood education, or elementary education preferred.
• Familiarity with luxury service standards or experience in high-end hospitality environments preferred.
• Additional certifications—such as Child Safety Training, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Lifeguard certification, or Wilderness First Aid—are considered a plus.

WAGE AND BENEFITS:

• Hourly wage of $25-27 /hour
• Martis Camp gear for all program participants; uniforms provided when required for the position. 
• Establish professional connections with industry leaders in hospitality, golf, and other specialty fields. 
• Incentives and pay increases for each season you're invited to return. 
• Scholarship opportunities.
• WorkTango Ambassador Recognition Program.
• Ambassador Celebration and Recognition Events.
• Retail Spa and Golf shop discounts.
• Free Ambassador Golf & Tennis Clinics (when available).
• Summer and winter uniforms provided including footwear.