Rocks and Ropes Program Coordinator

Camp Fire Columbia•Sandy, OR

5d•$100 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising and supporting the Rocks and Ropes Specialists and the program areas they maintain. This includes ensuring programming is well-planned, delivered, and appropriate for the age and ability of the campers. In addition, this position will support the planning and facilitating of camp from pre-camp training through the duration of the camping session in coordination with the Assistant Camp Director, Programs.

Requirements

Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Displays communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Has a High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. We are able to hire a small number of current high-school aged staff that are at least 17-years-old, but the majority of our staff must be 18 years or older.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manages time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
Ability to interact with campers of varying age levels.
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions.
This position requires high ropes challenge course facilitation certification which will occur May 23-26, 2026 at Camp Namanu. Prior to June 2026, must be able to obtain a valid Lifeguard certification, Oregon Food Handler’s card, First Aid & CPR certification and completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse online training. Will also be required to complete online training prior to arrival at camp.

Responsibilities

This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all. · Ability to commit to learning and applying an equity lens to the delivery of youth programming and community building.
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation including supporting Namanu by assisting with duties outside of this role.
Open to feedback and contributing to an environment of continual learning.
Assists with individual, cabin, unit, and all camp activities.
Schedule and lead regular observation time, check-ins, and team meetings with direct reports. Provide written and verbal feedback to direct reports and support them in their professional growth.
Support and coach program specialists on topics such as safety protocols, space set-up, lesson development, supply requests, scheduling, and lesson presentation.
Supervise, evaluate, observe, and provide support to program specialists including covering time-off and stepping in to lead programming as needed.
Coordinate with the Assistant Camp Director, Programs on program supply requisitions and ordering. Assist with the organization of program space and supplies for the program team, including coordinating end-of-summer inventory recording systems.
Assist Program Director with planning and facilitation of pre-camp set-up and training, daily staff meetings, weekly clean-up, end-of-summer shut down, and other support tasks as needed.
Supports Logistics team with Sunday check-in, Friday check-outs, and any all-camp program activities.
Assists with individual, cabin, unit, and all camp activities.