Summer Camp Program Leader (Middle School)

Reports to: Program Coordinator on duty / Program Manager

Status:

40 hours/week; $20/hour

Start: June 17, 2024 | End: August 2, 2024

Summer Camp: June 24th through August 2nd

Shift options: 8:30am-4:30pm or 10am-6pm

One hour paid lunch per day, scheduled with the Program Coordinator.

Job Overview: The Summer Camp Program Leader will assist the Program Coordinator with the preparation

and execution of daily Project: VISION Summer Camp Programming. The Project: VISION Summer Camp is a

six-week-long camp that aims to engage Middle School students in fun and engaging activities centered

around six different themes to maximize building peer to peer relationships. Students will learn social

emotional skills that they can take with them into the school year and beyond.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead activities on a daily basis.
• Manage youth behavior and maintain adherence to Summer Camp expectations.
• Facilitate various small and large group activities with campers.
• Help prepare and clean up materials for lessons and activities.
• Supervise youth on field trips.
• Provide youth redirection & constructive conversations.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for at least 4 hours at a time.
• Strength and energy to follow strenuous activities such as running and walking during all shift hours.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children aged 10-14, especially in large group settings.
• Experience being in a leadership role.

Desired Characteristics:

• Maturity and responsibility
• Welcoming, energetic, and positive attitude
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Capacity to take initiative
• Ability to problem solve and to be flexible when plans change
• Ability to build relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries