Camp Coordinator - Summer Seasonal

Camp Coordinator Is A New Summer Position At Township Of Pine Community Center!

Pay: $17 p/h + End Of Summer Bonus Opportunity!

Hours: Up To 40 Hours

Shift: Monday - Friday, Variable Hours, 7:30am - 6:00pm

Anticipated Start: May 2024

Duration: Up To 16 Weeks; Summer Seasonal

Purpose:

Under the direction of Recreation Program Manager or Recreation Program Coordinator, supervises multiple groups of children in grades 1-6 while providing a safe and fun camp environment.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include but are not limited to the following job functions. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with program and camp leadership, plans and executes daily activities, games, and crafts.
• Serves as the initial go-to liaison for multiple camp groups and Camp Counselors.
• Oversee camper children are dropped off and arrive to the proper camp upon arrival and through the day; while also ensuring the right child(ren) are picked up at the end of day by the right parent or guardian.
• Ensures safety at all times for the internal and/or external camp environment.
• Administers age-appropriate activities, crafts and games with enthusiasm and calm demeanor.
• Maintains open and regular communication with parents regarding upcoming activities and feedback of child(ren) behavior.
• Provides activity guidance to Camp Counselors.
• Maintains appropriate records/documentation.
• Alerts Camp Coordinator and/or Program Coordinator of low inventory equipment and supplies.
• Register people for programs; fill in when necessary.
• Assists with staff and program schedules, ensuring substitutes, changes and reassignments are handled properly and timely.
• Able to provide professional critique or discussion with guests, of all ages, regarding rules and regulations.
• Maintains and uses appropriate language that is customer service centered, respectful, friendly and family centric. Vulgar or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
• Accurately and thoroughly complete incident reports in collaboration with Camp Coordinator and/or Program Coordinator.
• Perform or assist with other delegated tasks or duties.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates regularly with leadership and fellow camp co-workers, on staffing, statistics, events, safety concerns, equipment failure, supply shortage, incidents, observe, witness to inappropriate behavior, unethical activity or other.
• Exhibits patience, understanding, effective leadership and mentoring skills with children, teenage and college aged employees or program participants.
• Adheres to and ensures the staff/facility are compliant with Federal, State, Local and Municipality and Industry standards or requirements.
• Coordinate with Front Desk staff to provide excellent customer communication and service.
• Assist Community Center Manager in ensuring parking lot is maintained during inclement weather, emergencies, or other situation.
• Ensure program opening and closing procedures are adhered to for the safety of internal and external customers.
• Positive, regular presence and interaction among members, stakeholders, staff, program participants, Park visitors - presence and interaction to include weekends, evenings and events.
• Participate in events as scheduled or required.
• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive events, members, customers, visitors, employees, corporate sensitive information, etc.
• Participate in company training, committees and meetings.
• Assist with emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Age 18 at the time of employment preferred; or
• Age 16 or 17 with proven history of leading summer camp programming
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• 1-2 years' experience coordinating and supervising events and programs preferred.