JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Auxiliary Services Team and Camp Director, the CND Senior Leader will:
- Oversee general supervision of 12-25 campers grouped according to age (5-11 years old)
- Provide leadership and guidance with other camp staff, including Junior Leader and Leader-In-Training (LIT) assigned to your camper group
- Escorts campers safely and effectively throughout the day to campus-led activities and special events, following and abiding all Camp Notre Dame and University protocols and procedures
- Supervises daily camper arrival and dismissal as assigned by Camp Director and in coordination with assigned Junior Leader and Leader-in-Training
- Plans and implements team-building activities during the opening arrival sessions and closing dismissal sessions, including assisting the University’s Public Safety Office with emergency drills
- Provides hands-on assistance to the specialty coordinators during specialty area activities, including engaged supervision during scheduled swim sessions (instructional and free swim)
- Assists Auxiliary Services Team and Camp Director with planning and implementation of special events and activities, including the end-of-session closing performance
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- On-site presence required Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. OR 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. during every day of Camp operation, June 22, 2026-August 5, 2026
- Shared expected responsibility for coverage of early drop-off and late pick-up (compensated for additional hours in cash directly from camp families—sign-ups are required)
- Lunchtime supervision weekly, alternating days with Junior Leader only (not Leader-in-Training)
- Completes other tasks as assigned by the Auxiliary Services Team and Camp Director to ensure smooth and safe Camp operations
- Strong leadership skills and devotion to imparting those skills through empowerment for the success of children ages 5 to 11 in advancing their leadership potentials and knowledge within the explorations area
- Team player who is flexible and understanding, able to adapt to changes in schedules and provide consistent creativity and enthusiasm in daily sessions with CND campers
- A thorough knowledge of childhood development and educational practices. Ideal candidate will have prior professional experience or internship working with school-aged children. Education curriculum and childhood engagement in the classroom expertise welcomed.
- Current certification in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR strongly recommended.
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