First Review: May 15, 2026

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Day Camp Lead is a term-limited position for the following dates: Monday through Friday, August 3^rd – 7^th, 2026 and August 10^th - 14^th, 2026 plus up to 10 additional hours for program development support and training.  Working hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with 30-minute unpaid meal break. By submitting your application, you are confirming availability for all dates of the camp.

Under supervision of the Activities and Events Coordinator, the Day Camp Lead will oversee the camp counselors and assist in supervising groups of 4-8 children from approximately 8am-4:30pm each day of the camp, for a total of ten (10) days. This position requires the applicant to be on their feet most of the day.  Applicant should be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required of the incumbent to enter the job and to successfully perform the assigned duties:

• Effective Communication: Speaking, listening and adapting communication styles to different audiences.
• Organization & Planning: Managing schedules and coordinating activities
• Operational Leadership: Providing work direction to subordinate counselors.
• Ability to think on your feet and remain calm under pressure
• Patient and reliable.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying equipment).
• Present a professional, well-groomed, and positive appearance at all times.
• Pass a background check conducted by the City of Orting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education/Training: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or other closely related field (preferred)

Experience: 

• Two (2) years in an education or childcare environment (required)
•  One (1) year child education program development (preferred)

License or Certificate: 

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License or Identification,
• Current CPR/First-Aid Certification (required, or obtained prior to the start of employment)

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• First-line supervisor for 2-4 camp counselors
• Oversee drop-off and pick-up sign-in/sign-out process for campers
• Answer questions for parents
• Set up craft and activity stations
• Escort and supervise children.
• Lead recreational and educational activities (such as games, sports, and crafting).
• Set up, take down, and maintain equipment daily.
• Ensure all safety rules are followed.
• Resolve occasional conflicts between children.
• Keep accurate incident logs.
• Participate in program development in support of Activities & Events Coordinator.

Applicants are required to submit a City application with a cover letter.

Documents may be submitted by: 

• Email to: jobs@cityoforting.org
•  Mail to: City of Orting, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 489, Orting, WA 98360
• By inserting into the daffodil drop box at City Hall
  • located at 104 Bridge St S, Orting, WA 98360

Please direct questions to Shawna Punzalan, Human Resources Director, at jobs@cityoforting.org or (253) 375-9457.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Orting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. 

Please note - The City accepts applications for open positions only. If you are applying for an open position it is important that you:

• Review the job announcement and description carefully. Incomplete application materials may
  disqualify you.
• Applications forms must be initialed, signed and dated.
• If you apply for more than one job opening, a separate application is required for each position.
• A separate application must be submitted for each new opening that becomes available.
• Each application requires an original signature.

If you are not selected as a finalist the City of Orting does not send formal notification to applicants who are not selected for an interview or test.