Summer Camp CIT and Program Coordinator

Town of Concord, MA•Concord, MA

6d•$15 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp CIT and Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Camp Director with day-today operations of summer camp programs including the CIT (Counselor in Training) program for Rising 9th and 10th Graders. The CIT and Program Coordinator helps plan, organize, and execute the summer CIT schedule. Duties include planning and teaching the daily CIT training period, communicating with parents, overseeing the CIT evaluation process, and managing any difficulties within the CIT group that may arise. Duties also include assisting with field trip logistics, guiding staff, resolving conflicts, managing camper behavior and teaching valuable youth development skills. Other duties include planning and executing camp activities such as community gathering, celebration, and special events.

Requirements

Competency in youth development philosophies and behavioral management techniques.
An easy-going, fun-loving personality.
An “all hands-on deck” mentality.
Confidence and presence in both group and one-on-one settings.
Ability to solve complex problems, resolve conflicts and manage behavioral challenges.
A personality and character that exudes leadership, flexibility, trustworthiness, creativity, energy, inspiration and positivity.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Minimum of two years’ college coursework preferred.
Prior experience working at a summer camp, and/or experience teaching or running sports or recreation programs.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must agree to and pass a CORI and SORI Background Check, the cost of which will be borne by the Town.
CPR and first aid certified (recertification available during staff training).

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum for the CIT training to prep participants in this program to be counselors/ staff and plan a complete, interactive training program for the CITs (Counselors in Training).
Coordinate and implement training program throughout the course of the summer.
Supervise and direct CITs and take primary responsibility for their care.
Record CIT progress, including at least two written evaluations of each CIT.
Ensure program quality and consistency by reviewing adventure group schedules and providing coaching to staff and counselors as needed.
Plan theme days and special events on Fridays.
Coordinate with Summer Camp Director to ensure program activities and meetings have guidance and leadership.
Assist with specialized programming (Arts and Crafts, Music and Drama, Sports, Science, etc.).
Work with community to plan weekly themes, skits, and special events.
Bring creative twists and fresh ideas to programming.
Assist in leading the on-site summer program, including meetings, community gatherings, scheduling staff, planning activities, being “on-call” with radio, ensuring daily tasks are accomplished.
Assist staff/counselor triads that need additional guidance with camper behavior, scheduling, program development or group dynamics.