Residential Camp Coordinator (Summer 2026) Seasonal
About The Position
Residential Camp Coordinator Department: Recreational Programs Location: Camp Cheerful Seasonal, Summer Position Pay: $600 per week Lead and Live the Camp Experience This Summer Camp Cheerful is looking for a Residential Camp Coordinator to help lead daily overnight camp operations and support counselors in delivering a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for campers with disabilities. This is a residential, overnight position. Coordinators are required to stay on site during assigned camp sessions, including overnight supervision responsibilities. If you thrive in fast paced environments, lead with calm confidence, and care deeply about creating meaningful experiences, this is your summer role. What youll do Oversee day to day residential camp operations including camper arrivals, transitions, and evening routines Serve as a visible, supportive leader for counselors and camp staff, modeling best practices and positive culture Help train staff, manage daily staffing coverage, and assign responsibilities to keep programming running smoothly Ensure camper safety, supervision, and well being across cabins and program areas Partner with the camp nurse to support medication procedures and follow health and safety protocols Communicate with parents and guardians as needed regarding camper needs, incidents, and updates Review, document, and sign incident reports and support crisis response and de escalation when needed Support activity planning, cabin readiness, and smooth transitions between programs Ensure proper use, care, and organization of camp equipment and facilities Uphold agency policies, safety standards, and all reporting requirements Promote a positive, inclusive, and family centered camp environment What youll bring High School Diploma or GED required At least one year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities Experience supervising staff or working in structured group environments Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends Professional, energetic, and team oriented approach Physical and work requirements Ability to assist with lifting and personal care needs of campers as required Ability to actively participate in outdoor camp activities in various weather conditions Willingness to support setup, cleanup, and light custodial tasks to keep camp spaces safe and ready Achievement Centers for Children is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and enriching camp experience for all participants.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least one year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities
- Experience supervising staff or working in structured group environments
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- Professional, energetic, and team oriented approach
- Ability to assist with lifting and personal care needs of campers as required
- Ability to actively participate in outdoor camp activities in various weather conditions
- Willingness to support setup, cleanup, and light custodial tasks to keep camp spaces safe and ready
Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day residential camp operations including camper arrivals, transitions, and evening routines
- Serve as a visible, supportive leader for counselors and camp staff, modeling best practices and positive culture
- Help train staff, manage daily staffing coverage, and assign responsibilities to keep programming running smoothly
- Ensure camper safety, supervision, and well being across cabins and program areas
- Partner with the camp nurse to support medication procedures and follow health and safety protocols
- Communicate with parents and guardians as needed regarding camper needs, incidents, and updates
- Review, document, and sign incident reports and support crisis response and de escalation when needed
- Support activity planning, cabin readiness, and smooth transitions between programs
- Ensure proper use, care, and organization of camp equipment and facilities
- Uphold agency policies, safety standards, and all reporting requirements
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and family centered camp environment
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Education Level
High school or GED
