Children's Summer Camp - D&D Game Master

Atomic Gaming is a veteran founded tabletop game & comic book retailer with 3 stores across the Greater Houston Area. Our stores are quickly growing and we aim to open additional stores in the short term!

We carry a wide variety of singles and products for Trading Card Games (Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana, etc.), Tabletop Miniature Wargames (Warhammer 40/AOS/Horus Heresy, Star Wars Legion, etc.), Tabletop Roleplaying Games (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Vampire the Masquerade, etc), and a wide range of Comic Books!

We are seeking D&D Game Masters to aid us in running our Summer Camps this year! We have 3 locations currently so please let us know which locations would be best for you!

Job Summary
Join our vibrant summer camp team as a Children's D&D Game Master, where your creativity and leadership will ignite young imaginations! In this dynamic role, you will facilitate engaging Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) game sessions tailored for children, fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and storytelling skills. Your enthusiasm and expertise will create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment that encourages children to explore their creativity while developing essential social and cognitive abilities. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for gaming, education, and working with children into an unforgettable summer experience.

Each Summer Camp will be 1 week long, Monday through Friday from 1pm-5pm for age groups of 8-12 or 13-17 depending on the week. For many children this will likely be their first time playing D&D, but some children will be returning from previous years or may return for another week long campaign at a later point during the summer. For the campaign to fire at least 2 children must be registered for that week. If only 1 child is scheduled we will reschedule them for a future week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate age-appropriate D&D game sessions, guiding children through adventures that promote imagination, collaboration, and critical thinking
• Create a welcoming atmosphere where all children feel comfortable participating and expressing themselves
• Manage group dynamics with effective classroom management techniques to ensure positive interactions and behavior management
• Ensure the safety of all participants by adhering to store safety protocols and maintaining supervision during activities
• Provide clear instructions, support storytelling elements, and adapt gameplay to suit different age groups and skill levels
• Maintain organized records of game progress and participant engagement throughout the camp session

Experience

• Prior experience working with children in educational, childcare, or camp settings is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons or similar tabletop role-playing games is essential; experience in game mastering or storytelling is a plus
• Strong classroom management skills to handle group activities effectively and foster a positive environment
• Background in teaching, tutoring, or early childhood education to support developmental needs of young campers is preferred.
• Experience in theater or acting can enhance storytelling capabilities and engagement with children
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and childhood development principles to support diverse needs

Join us this summer as a Children's D&D Game Master—a role that combines fun, education, and leadership! Bring your passion for gaming and working with kids to create memorable adventures that inspire confidence, creativity, and camaraderie among young campers.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Acknowledge that you read and answered ALL of the questions. Applicants that did not answer all of the questions will not be considered. Please answer 'I understand.' to this question if you answered all questions.
• Explain your experience with D&D including: how long have you played, have you been a Game Master before, and which editions are you familiar with?
• If you have been a D&D Game Master before, have you taught new players how to play before and have you taught children how to play?
• Have you worked with children before? Please tell us a bit about those experiences including age ranges and what your role was.
• What age groups are you comfortable teaching and running games for? (Options include children 8-12, children 13-17, and adults.)
• We currently have 3 locations in the Houston Area including: Missouri City, Cypress, and Jersey Village. Which of these locations would you be able to commute to?
• Please acknowledge that we do run background checks on all applicants. Please respond 'I understand'.
• Is there anything else you think we need to know. Let us know here!

Work Location: In person