Summer Camp Boarding Coordinator

The Northwest School Of The Arts•Seattle, WA

9h•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Northwest School’s summer camp program provides three 2-week camp sessions serving campers age 12-16 in an urban campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. We provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that nurtures compassionate, globally aware and environmentally conscious individuals who find joy in learning and are ready to inspire and innovate in our interconnected world. Northwest fosters a warm, inclusive community dedicated to our school values. We believe that a diverse community enriches our institution, making it more creative and dynamic. The Northwest School is committed to building a faculty and student body that reflects the diversity of the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. The Northwest School seeks a Summer Camp Boarding Coordinator who loves providing leadership, organization, and direction for its Summer Camp’s after-hours boarding experience. This is inclusive of team leadership, event coordination, scheduling and logistics, and direct support for promoting a thriving boarding experience for all summer camp boarding attendees. The School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist, and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. This position is co-supervised by 2 Residential Life Coordinators. This position works afternoon/evening weekday shifts regularly being scheduled in the following time periods listed below. The Summer Camp Boarding Coordinator position a part-time (20-28 hours a week) position during training and onboarding periods and transitions to a full-time (40 hours a week) position during summer camp boarding program implementation. The Summer Camp Boarding Coordinator position is a limited term/temporary position with a fixed end date. Please refer to the compensation package listed for a full breakdown of compensation received; this position is not benefits eligible. The Summer Camp Boarding Coordinator does not live on campus, and room/board is not included in the compensation package. We are hiring for one open Summer Camp Boarding Coordinator position. Dates or Employment & Hours Scheduled Total Dates of Employment = June 1 st – August 15 th June 1 st – June 19 th = 20-28 hours a week Scheduled flexibly to meet training & preparation needs Monday through Friday Training, Onboarding, and Summer Camp Preparation June 22 nd – August 15 th = 40 hours a week Scheduled 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday through Friday Some weekend work may be required for transition weekends. Summer Camp Boarding Leadership and Program Facilitation

Requirements

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental sustainability; and global perspective.
A bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position are required.
Clear, proficient communication and attention to detail in communication
Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team.
Ability to get along with people of various cultures and backgrounds.
First Aid/CPR Certification – can be obtained upon hire
One year experience in a leadership role in a boarding school, overnight summer camp, or housing & residence life setting.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Second language, esp. Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean
Experience with overnight summer camp, housing & residence life and/or a boarding program in an educational setting.
Previous experience with the NWS Boarding Program is valued.
Knowledge of overnight boarding summer camp management best practices and procedures
Experience in an educational/school setting
Experience in a childcare facility or childcare program
Experience working with international youth for whom English is not a first language
A valid driver's license and ability to drive non-CDL vehicles

Responsibilities

Provide co-leadership, design, and direction for The Northwest School’s Boarding Program for its Summer Camp sessions.
Provide functional supervision, training, and direction to 6-8 Residential Advisors and 6-8 Boarding Counselors.
Lead summer scheduling for all Residential Advisors & Boarding Counselors
Design & implement programming/events nightly for boarding campers. This includes planning and tracking details/logistics for evening activities to ensure successful implementation like expenses, tickets, supply needs, group assignments, transportation, etc.
Prepare Residential Advisors, Boarding Counselors, and campers for the daily evening activities/events.
Act as lead while on shifts for all meals and activities planned.
Coordinate and oversee all camper arrival and departure logistics, including airport pickups and drop offs.
Design and lead the implementation of a system to account for student attendance through the completion of rollcalls, tracking arrivals and departures, as well as student attendance at meals and events.
Provide leadership of the implementation of administrative boarding operations to include, camper move-in, move-out, and room change/reset periods.
Communicate with Camp and School administration in case of emergency.
Report to the Residential Life Coordinators and acts as a liaison between Residential Advisors, Boarding Counselors, campers, and chaperones.
Provide camper support in addressing behavioral and disciplinary concerns as well appropriately document and relay information to the appropriate faculty to support camper success.
Attend and participate in ongoing Summer Boarding Faculty meetings, training sessions, and all school meetings as directed by RLC supervisors.
Work collaboratively with all school faculty and campers.
Other appropriate responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Residential Life Coordinators in order to support a thriving Summer Camp Boarding Program.