Sixth Grade Camping Trip Coordinator

South Fayette Township School District • McDonald, PA

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About The Position

The Sixth Grade Camping Trip Coordinator facilitates and leads all aspects of the District’s three-day, two-night camping trip for sixth graders. Responsibilities take place before, during, and after the trip. The coordinator designs an experience that provides environmental education opportunities, fosters teamwork, develops interpersonal communication skills, and serves as a model camping program. The activity runs for the full school year. Payment will be determined by Administration based on the duration of the EPR.

Requirements

• Prior experience on the Sixth Grade Camping Trip.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and individuals from the camp or outside agencies.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use Excel or Google Sheets.
• Willingness to spend many additional hours after school preparing for the trip, communicating with parents and camp personnel, and organizing materials.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with camp staff.
• Manage student fundraising accounts.
• Group students for activities during the trip.
• Organize bunking plans.
• Plan and implement two informational parent meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with parent chaperones.
• Arrange plans with outside agencies visiting during camp.
• Manage Luggage Check-In Night.
• Communicate with the nurse before and during the trip.
• Design the camping trip schedule.
• Lead students and adult chaperones through the different aspects of camp.
• Monitor student behavior during camp.
• Develop educational courses and activities for the trip.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed