Pedal Karts Specialist

As the Pedal Karts Specialist at Willow Lake Day Camp, you will lead an exhilarating outdoor program where campers build confidence, motor coordination, and sportsmanship behind the wheel. You will direct daily races, obstacle courses, and friendly time trials across our dedicated pedal kart track while maintaining an energetic and highly supportive environment. Working with campers ages 3 through 15, you will champion safety protocols, manage track rotations, and inspire every child to stretch beyond their comfort zone at their own pace. You will collaborate closely with group counselors to create an inclusive, spirited atmosphere that celebrates perseverance and healthy fun. This role offers an exceptional hands-on opportunity to sharpen your communication, group management, and mentorship skills while making a lasting impact on young riders.

- Lead structured, age-appropriate pedal kart sessions, relay challenges, and time trials for campers ages 3–15.- Enforce track safety standards, including proper helmet fitting, kart inspections, and course navigation guidelines.- Adapt racing formats and track layouts to match the developmental stages and confidence levels of diverse camp divisions.- Partner with group counselors to facilitate smooth group transitions, encourage positive sportsmanship, and support campers of all ability levels.- Maintain the camp pedal kart fleet and track equipment, ensuring all gear is organized, clean, and ready for daily action.- Champion our Dream Big values by celebrating personal milestones, encouraging friendly teamwork, and modeling positive leadership.

- Experience working with children in summer camp, youth sports, school, or community recreation settings.- Background in facilitating group games, active play, or outdoor youth programs.- Proven track record of modeling patience, enthusiasm, and positive mentorship with young learners.

- High energy, positive attitude, and a natural passion for coaching and motivating kids.- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills to engage campers, counselors, and camp leaders effectively.- Sharp attention to safety detail with the situational awareness needed to supervise an active track.- Dependable team player committed to working outdoors Monday through Friday for the complete summer camp season.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.- Academic background or degree in Physical Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, Recreation Management, Kinesiology, Sports Administration, or a related youth development field preferred.- State teaching certification, coaching credentials, or graduate-level coursework in education or athletic administration is a welcome plus.

- Ability to work actively outdoors on our pedal kart track in varying summer weather conditions.- Physical mobility to bend, kneel, adjust pedal settings, and assist campers with helmets and safety gear.- Ability to lift, push, and reposition pedal karts and track obstacles.- Stamina to stand, walk, and actively facilitate multiple dynamic activity periods throughout the camp day.

- Gain resume-building experience in real-world leadership, group management, and outdoor program coordination.- Competitive seasonal compensation with daily hot and cold lunches included.- Comprehensive pre-camp training, orientation, and ongoing guidance from experienced educators and camp directors. - Opportunity for your child(ren) to attend camp at discounted tuition.- Consistent Monday through Friday daytime camp schedule with evenings and weekends free.- Join a supportive, spirited staff community where you build lifelong friendships and meaningful professional connections.

Willow Lake Day Camp is a premier family-owned day camp situated on 35 scenic, shaded acres in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. For over 40 years, we have provided children ages 3 through 15 with transformative summer experiences centered on character building, personal growth, and extraordinary fun. Our passionate leadership team partners with families to create a safe, supportive, and spirited environment where every camper and staff member thrives.

Our picturesque 35-acre campus in Lake Hopatcong features expansive playing fields, shaded woodlands, heated swimming pools, and dedicated adventure facilities. Specialists work outdoors on-site across specialized activity zones designed specifically for progressive, age-appropriate youth programming.