Nature Day Camp Coordinator

Centerville-Washington Park District•Centerville, OH

8d•$16

About The Position

Nature Day Camp (NDC) is a fun day camp program for children ages 3-12 to attend at either Bill Yeck Park or Grant Nature Park. Coordinators will directly supervise, schedule, and manage staff that lead a variety of recreation activities, sports, games and crafts for children will be split up by age. Each week will be planned around a different theme. Our goal is to make amazing lifelong camp memories for all campers.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 to apply.
Must have reliable transportation and also have proven leadership and/or supervisory experience.
Must have experience working with children ages 3 –12 and a strong interest in and/or knowledge of environmental education.
Must be insurable by Park District insurance to operate vehicles.
Proven experience working with children ages 3-12 years old.
Exceptional skills in organization and communication.
A strong interest and/or knowledge in environmental education, early childhood education or childcare.
Staff must be able and prepared to work much of the shift outdoors in various weather conditions.
Demonstrated peer leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise all NDC staff and volunteers
Supervise daily operation of camps
Conduct weekly training sessions
Conduct weekly planning meetings
Maintain accurate records regarding day camp and participant comments.
Organize and distribute necessary supplies to staff each day.
Prepare a weekly schedule of volunteers and staff and rosters/group assignments of campers.
Attend weekly program staff meetings.
Prepare written evaluations of the programs and camps.
Communicate with camp supervisor regularly.
Conduct mid and end of summer performance evaluations for NDC staff and volunteers.
Make recommendations to the Program Supervisor for staffing needs.
Conduct camp orientation at the beginning of each new session.
Review counselor schedules, make recommendations for program ideas and improvement.
Plan, prepare and conduct weekly all-camp morning meetings and special events.
Greet campers on Mondays each week, direct them to the correct groups and field parent questions.
Motivate and encourage staff to continue to perform at an elevated level throughout the summer
Serve as a public relations liaison with the community.
Maintain a positive relationship with the School District for shared use of facilities.
Maintain a positive atmosphere of cooperation and camaraderie between campers and staff.
Serve as liaison between (camper) guardians and staff.