The Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks energetic Summer Camp Aides to join the team at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manchester, MO. You'll support the Summer Camp Director in creating a safe, engaging, and faith-filled environment for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Your role is central to executing daily programming and fostering a positive camp community.
What You'll Do
- Assist the Director and Assistant Director with daily camp programming and activity execution.
- Lead or support small groups of campers during games, crafts, enrichment activities, and free play.
- Actively engage with campers by participating in activities, encouraging inclusion, and modeling positive behavior.
- Help prepare, set up, and clean up activities and common areas throughout the day.
- Supervise campers to ensure safety and well-being, following all established safety and behavior guidelines.
- Support consistent behavior expectations and communicate concerns to camp leadership.
- Assist with transitions between activities, meals, outdoor play, and field trips.
- Help maintain attendance records and assist with camper check-in and check-out procedures.
- Respond appropriately to minor incidents and report injuries, conflicts, or emergencies to leadership.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating kindness, responsibility, teamwork, and enthusiasm.
- Promote a respectful, welcoming environment aligned with the mission and values of St. Joseph Manchester and the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children (camp, babysitting, volunteering, childcare, education, or youth ministry preferred).
- Ability to collaborate with staff, follow direction, and maintain professionalism.
- Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for working with children.
- Ability to remain patient, flexible, and calm in a busy, high-energy setting.
- Minimum age: 16.
- Completion and ongoing compliance with the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment Program, including Protecting God’s Children training and required background screening (age-dependent).
Nice to Have
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Team & Environment
Reports to Summer Camp Director. You'll be part of a team dedicated to creating a positive camp experience that reflects the mission of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manchester, MO.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
