Camp Programs Coordinator

Girl Scouts of Utah•Murray, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Programs Coordinator is a seasonal member of the camp Leadership Team at Camp Cloud Rim or Trefoil Ranch and reports to the Camp Director. The role supports the development, delivery, evaluation, and administration of overnight camp programs while helping maintain a collaborative camp-wide culture and prioritizing camper well-being. When not performing Camp Relations & Medical Coordinator duties, the coordinator supports general camp operations wherever needed. The coordinator supervises and supports seasonal staff and program specialists, contributes to staff training, coordinates schedules, and assists with camper check-in and check-out, transportation to health service facilities, and communication with parents. The position organizes and facilitates camp-wide programs and oversees activities across program areas, including art, climbing, and outdoor programming. It also involves planning lessons and skill progressions, training staff, maintaining program equipment, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards. The role requires living and working in an outdoor, high-elevation camp setting and performing physically demanding duties, including extended periods on foot and lifting supplies. The coordinator is expected to represent Girl Scouts of Utah professionally, model Girl Scout values, and help provide a safe, inclusive, positive, and mission-centered experience for campers.

Requirements

Must be a certified driver on the council’s behalf, have a clear motor vehicle record, be at least 21 years old, and provide proof of auto insurance and motor vehicle licensing.
At least six weeks of experience in a management or supervisory role is required; six months is preferred.
Good organizational, leadership, and teaching skills, including the ability to schedule and manage time, resources, and people.
Strong decision-making skills and good judgment.
Possess or be willing to obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or equivalent.
Have or be willing to obtain a Utah Food Handlers’ Permit.
Hold or be willing to obtain certifications related to program areas on the property, such as High Ropes, Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding and First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Small Craft Safety, or equivalent certifications.
Ability to follow the Camp Director’s directions, adhere to policies, and follow camp procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively and interactively with campers ages 6–17, including giving clear verbal instructions, listening actively, and responding appropriately to needs and questions.
Ability to communicate effectively and interactively with groups of adults, including giving clear verbal instructions, listening actively, and responding appropriately to questions and feedback.
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Ability to respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
Complete council-required health forms and documentation for living and working in an outdoor camp setting.
Ability to bend, move, lift, stock, and carry boxes, program materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, and work on foot for 12 to 14 hours a day, including walking more than 10,000 steps on uneven, unpaved, and steep terrain.
Ability to live and work outdoors at elevations up to 9,200 feet.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to summer camp activities.

Nice To Haves

Overnight camp experience.
Six months of experience in a management or supervisory role.
Spanish-English bilingual communication skills.
Previous Girl Scout experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Camp Director and Leadership Team with developing, implementing, evaluating, and administering overnight camp programs.
Help facilitate staff training and attend staff training and camp closing activities.
Assist with and lead weekly camper check-in and check-out.
Help transport campers and staff to clinics or other health service facilities.
Supervise a group of seasonal staff, address conflicts involving staff or campers, communicate with parents as needed, and bring camp problems to the Camp Director’s attention.
Create and manage schedules for program specialists; train specialists, provide support, and give consistent feedback.
Complete mid-season and end-of-season reports.
Assist with unit and camp housekeeping, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
Organize and implement camp-wide programs, including workshops, all-camp activities, campfires, campers’ choice activities, and flag ceremonies.
Attend trainings and obtain certifications as needed to lead program areas such as the rock wall, arts and crafts, and outdoor skills.
Eat meals with campers and supervise cleanup after meals.
Supervise and facilitate program areas, oversee inventories, and submit orders for equipment when needed.
Work with the Art Specialist to plan and deliver art programming for campers.
Teach staff their art-area responsibilities; write program outlines and lesson plans; teach and enforce safety rules; encourage creativity; and teach basic, age-appropriate art skills.
Teach and monitor proper equipment use, including pottery wheels and the kiln; report missing or broken equipment; and help set up and close down art areas.
Work with Climbing and Outdoor Program Specialists to provide programming in rock climbing, bouldering, archery, challenge course, hatchet throwing, hiking, outdoor cooking, and overnight camping.
Develop program outlines, lesson plans, and skill progressions for climbing and outdoor activities.
Supervise, train, and evaluate climbing and outdoor activity specialists and teach staff their activity responsibilities.
Ensure staff and campers are appropriately trained and follow applicable Girl Scouts of the USA, American Camp Association, Girl Scouts of Utah, and activity-specific safety standards.
Oversee safety procedures, risk management, and inspection, maintenance, storage, and use of program equipment.
Coordinate daily schedules, staffing, equipment, and logistics for program activities.
Adapt programming to weather, environmental conditions, camper needs, and staff abilities while maintaining safety and program quality.
Work with camp leadership to evaluate and strengthen existing programs and develop new climbing and outdoor activity opportunities.
Understand and implement safety guidelines and standards, including applicable state and local codes.
Represent Girl Scouts of Utah professionally; collaborate with staff, volunteers, families, and community partners; model Girl Scout values; and prioritize campers’ needs and experiences.
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties may change according to camp activities, camp needs, and organizational needs.