Camp Programming Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Programming Coordinator supervises Camp Specialists, plans special events and creates a safe environment for campers and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Train camp staff in planning and running activities.
• Work with Specialists to proactively create and implement lesson plans for their designated program each week. Provide additional support for Specialists running week-long programs.
• Review and approve specialist activities.
• Provide constructive feedback to staff on an ongoing basis.
• Plan J Camp special events under the discretion of the Camp Director.
• Work with Camp Care Coordinator and Camp Nurses to ensure appropriate accommodations are made as needed.
• Work with other members of the J Camp leadership team and Specialists to plan and run daily Boker Tov and weekly Shabbat programs.
• Oversee programming budget. Order supplies and track expenses.
• Work with year-round team to create daily schedule.
• Ensure camp goals and values, including indelible Judaism, are integrated in J Camp programs. Collaborate with Character Ambassador.
• Create alternative program plans and adapt when weather or other changes necessitate.
• Support Camp Office Administrator with monitoring phone and email.
• Ensure the safety, health and welfare of campers and staff by providing a safe camp environment and immediately and appropriately responding to any incidents, illnesses or situations that arise.
• Communicate regularly with the Camp Director and other members of the Camp Leadership Team; share recommendations with the Camp Director on an ongoing basis.
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position supervises Camp Specialists.

Requirements : Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education / Experience : Experience and / or training working with children required. Camp or similar youth recreation experience required.

Other Skills : Current CPR / AED and First Aid Certification for adults / infants / children, through an approved certifying body. Openness to learning