Summer Camp Aide in Manchester

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honour and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

St. Joseph Catholic Church – Manchester, MO

Reports To: Summer Camp Director

Schedule: Weekday camp hours, plus limited prep time before camp begins

The Summer Camp Aide supports the Summer Camp Director and Assistant Director in creating a safe, faith‑filled, and engaging summer experience for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Aides help lead daily activities, supervise campers, and contribute to a positive, energetic environment that reflects the mission of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• 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 modelling positive behaviour.
• 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 behaviour guidelines.
• Support consistent behaviour 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• 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).

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, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.