Summer Camp - Evening Program Supervisor (Seasonal)
About The Position
Provides support to counselors and campers, along with the head staff team. Responsible for the supervision of 12 counselors, 5 Junior Counselor volunteers, and up to 90 campers in both residential and day camp settings. Responsible for running of daily camp store, and camp-wide evening programs. Facilitates recreational activities and leadership programming to groups of 12 campers. Collaborates with Stone Canyon Administration and Counselors to provide an excellent camp experience for all campers. Creates meaningful connections with all staff, volunteers, and campers. Facilitates cohesiveness and bonding between campers in the residential setting. Must be available for the full summer, including staff training and all program dates.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Must be a minimum of 21 years old
- CPR/First Aid
- Ability to effectively connect with and relate to school aged children in a positive, professional and supportive manner
- Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.
- Ability to use John Deere Gator
- Communicate effectively with administration for all questions and concerns
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
- Easily approachable, able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly!
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Maintains a generally positive attitude
- Observes all District policies and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
- This position requires employees to be able to hike up and down hills on a daily basis at high elevation.
- Additionally, admin must be able to work and teach in inclement weather including, but not limited to heat, snow, rain and sleet
- Counselors are expected to stay in cabin overnight for the duration of the camp session
- Occasional lifting twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds
- Occasional lifting of fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds
- Frequent bending, squatting, or standing
Responsibilities
- Lead songs and group games.
- Communicate all camper concerns (behavior, health, emotional) to Summer Camp Manager with proper documentation, if needed.
- Once a week act as on-duty to lock up site and answer any calls from the cabins.
- Assist with Junior Counselor (JC) volunteer supervision through arrival day orientation, providing feedback.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Plan, prepare, and facilitate 60-90 minute recreational and leadership activities.
- Assist in daily general cleaning of residential and program areas.
- Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all staff and campers.
- Support kitchen staff and assist with supervision of campers during meal times.
- Responsible for operating daily camp store, including setting up spreadsheet to track camper accounts, inventorying supplies and communicating when additional items need to be purchased, running the store daily, delivering ordered apparel, and settling accounts on check-out day.
- Responsible for the supervision of 12 counselors and up to 70 campers in residential camp setting, and 90 campers in day camp setting.
- Responsible for set-up and delivery (with support) of 90-minute camp-wide evening programs
- Provide support to the counselors and campers, along with the head staff team.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
- This position is eligible for paid sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
