Program Lead- Summer Camps
About The Position
LifeMoves is the largest nonprofit organization in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to helping homeless families and individuals across Silicon Valley return to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Program Leads to manage LifeMoves Summer Adventure Camp, a summer day camp program for unhoused children ages 5-12 living in LifeMoves programs. The Summer Adventure Camp is an important component of LifeMoves’ model of comprehensive supportive services and the mission to help families break the cycle of homelessness and return to self-sufficiency. Camp supports each child’s growth and education, while allowing parents to focus on securing work and permanent housing. Activities and field trips are organized around weekly themes, such as outer space, sports, environmental sustainability, technology, and art, for a fun and educational experience.
Requirements
- High school seniors and college students (18+)
- Experience working with school-aged children
- Leadership experience amongst peers
- Creative planning and activity design, with excellent follow through
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with volunteers, donors, vendors, and clients
- Proactive self-starter, ability to work independently
- Ability to enforce rules to keep children safe
- Diligent work ethic, positive attitude, and a desire to learn about LifeMoves’ mission of ending homelessness
- Must be able to follow COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures
Nice To Haves
- Position can also fulfill internship requirements if necessary
Responsibilities
- Attends and completes LifeMoves onboarding and summer camp training
- Manages a revolving staff of 5-15 high-school-aged volunteers on-site and on weekly field trips
- Support Children's Services Coordinators in planning, leading, and overseeing daily camp activities that center on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) topics, as well as supervision of children and volunteer counselors
- Creates a safe, engaging, and trauma-informed learning environment
- Provides structure, guidance, and learning objectives for weekly field trips
- Supports Nutrition Coordinators in overseeing the organization and distribution of daily meal program
- Responds quickly and calmly to any emergency or crisis at Summer Adventure Camp
- Collects and submit daily attendance.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- CPR and crisis management training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
