City Camp Group Lead (Seasonal/Summer)

Company: Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

CITY CAMP GROUP LEAD (SEASONAL/SUMMER) The Milwaukee Rescue Mission (MRM) runs a 6-week day camp for youth K4-7th grade at our North Campus, June 15th-July 24th . MRM provides students with breakfast and lunch, engaging curriculum in reading and math, Bible themes, fun recreational activities, and field trips on Friday. We are seeking vibrant, enthusiastic, high-energy individuals, who have a love and passion to share Christ with children, to fill seasonal full-time Group Lead positions in our dynamic, fast-paced City Camp. Group Leads instruct students enrolled in our camp by utilizing the provided curriculum to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic and spiritual potential. This includes supervision, instruction, mentoring, and participation with urban youth in recreational camp activities and field trips throughout the duration of City Camp. PAY RATE : $18.00/hour WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Seasonal Position, June 10th through July 24th. Staff orientation: June 10th-June 12th, 8:00am-4:00pm. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 7:15am-3:15pm, June 15th- July 24th (off June 19th, July 2nd & July 3rd) LOCATION: North Campus, 1530 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53206 RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, prepare, and deliver curriculum Create a positive Christian, educational atmosphere for students to learn in Create activities designed to enhance curriculum Develop and integrate incentives to keep students engaged and performing Incorporate weekly Biblical themes when appropriate or necessary Manage student behavior by implementing approved disciplinary procedures Observe and evaluate students' performance Adhere to camp schedule, policy, and procedures Supervise and interact with youth in class, between class, during lunch, recess, throughout camp activities, and on field trips Prepare and report assessments in Reading and Math at the beginning and end of City Camp QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required Experience working with urban youth preferred Passionate about the holistic advancement of students’ education and spiritual lives Culturally competent and relational with excellent communication and mentoring skills Proven problem-solving and crisis management skills Excellent classroom management and organizational skills Strong decision-making abilities Action-orientated, energetic, and adaptable with a strong work ethic Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as occasional lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly. A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test SEASONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: $18.00/hour Free onsite parking Free meal available during shift Casual Dress The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.

Keywords: Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Mount Prospect , City Camp Group Lead (Seasonal/Summer), Education / Teaching , Milwaukee, Illinois