Teen Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco • Fort Bragg, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Mendocino is a residential summer camp located in Northern California, four hours north of San Francisco and spread over 2,000 acres. We provide transportation between San Francisco and Camp at the start and end of the summer. All Camp employees are expected to live, sleep and work at Camp. As a program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF), we are dedicated to providing children and teens with safe, fun places to learn and grow, with professional staff to offer support and guidance, serving as caring mentors and role models. Who are we: We’re not just a summer camp—we’re a community. We provide a safe, transformative outdoor experience for youth from diverse backgrounds including youth from some of San Francisco’s least resourced neighborhoods; grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and joy. Our staff culture values growth, teamwork, professionalism, and fun. Who are you: You are a youth-centered role model with strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and a love for the outdoors. You collaborate well, bring creativity and patience, and are eager to learn, grow, and support a diverse community of campers and staff. Position Purpose The Teen Programming Coordinator supervises and guides a group of 20 to 40 teens, implements job readiness curriculum, exposes teens to a variety of responsibilities and experiences, facilitates workshops, and provides coaching and mentoring to the teen Leaders-in-Training (LIT) and Careers-in-Training (CIT) programs.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience supervising teens.
• Ability to provide a high level of supervision and youth development in all activities (i.e., overnight hikes, talent shows, workshops, times of high stress, and generally throughout the day).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, and youth.
• Ability to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Being a strong role model.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Desire to work outdoors 24/7.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours (with breaks).
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in an overnight camp setting.
• Experience working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teens at all times and monitor behavior and interactions.
• Manage teen Camp experiences, which includes staff shadowing, job readiness workshops, basic youth development with younger campers, and volunteering in the kitchen and dining hall.
• Support teens in age-appropriate fun experiences with their peers.
• Facilitate mediation, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure teens gain job skills and vocational training.
• Work as a liaison between teens and staff to sustain a positive, safe, and fun environment.
• Facilitate lesson plans including finances, budgeting, interviewing, managing stress, and public speaking.
• Support teens in personal growth, character development, goal setting, and skill development during their time at Camp.
• Other duties as specified by the direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Onsite lodging is provided for all staff.
• Three cooked meals per day are provided onsite, including on days off (gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian options).
• Free onsite laundry.
• Employee Assistance Program: in-person counseling + 24/7 confidential mental health support.
• Onsite workout facilities.
• Free Wifi access in the staff lounge.
• Free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees