Summer Camp Summer Intern

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • $23

About The Position

This position will assist in the overall operations and administration to support Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) Community Programs Department Summer Camp program. Rec Well Summer Camp serves children ages 5-14 in a 9-week summer day camp program. Rec Well Summer Camp is accredited through the American Camp Association and licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. The candidate in this role must maintain compliance with all federal, state, campus, and divisional youth protection policies, including completion of mandatory trainings, a Criminal Background Check. Specific responsibilities will be determined in conjunction with the successful candidate. Support daily camp operations by serving as a main point-of-contact for camp staff and grown-ups. Assist with the training, supervision, and evaluation of 8 camp supervisors and 40 camp counselors. Provide high quality customer service and communication for summer camp families through weekly newsletters, signage, emails, phone calls, etc.. Plan and facilitate weekly staff in-services for camp supervisors and camp counselors. Review and maintain program and facility schedules for internal and external stakeholders. May assist in risk management including skill audits, risk assessment, and policy compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in youth programs, such as summer camp or after-school programs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service and clearly answer program inquiries through verbal or written communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar software.
• HS Diploma – Required
• Achieve or advancing towards Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with recreation program administration and/or events.
• Experience supervising, leading, or managing staff or peers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates logistics for events and programs
• Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures
• Engages in the Rec Well professional internship development curriculum, all staff meetings, divisional committees, and other professional development responsibilities and opportunities.
• Assists in implementing the staffing resource allocation plan including hiring, training, and supervision
• Prepares and monitors budgets and purchases expenditures as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees