Program Coordinator

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; 
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience;
• Previous experience working with children; and
• Previous experience working at a sleep-away camp program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all camp programs and activities (including Sunday worship, daily reflection, flag raising/lowering, table graces, discussions, etc.);
• Develop themes for all camper sessions;
• Ensure that camp activities are consistent with the theme for the session;
• Serve as the immediate supervisor for all program staff (activity leaders, lifeguards);
• Serve as mentor, leader and resource person for staff;    
• Prepare schedules for each of the activity leader groups;
• Plan, coordinate and oversee camper performances and evening programs;
• Assist in the preparation of the staff orientation schedule;
• Submit accident/incident reports as required to Camp Director and UMCS staff;
• Complete (in consultation with the Camp Director) evaluations on all program staff;
• Review and revise program themes and activities as necessary; 
• Assist the Camp Director with administrative and program duties as necessary;
• Serve as lead person for the camp in the absence of the Camp Director;
• Report all property damage to the Camp Director and UMCS staff;
• Attend workshops and training sessions to keep current on camp practice and programming; 
• Other tasks as assigned.

General Camp Responsibilities

• Serve as role model and leader for campers and staff
• Provide for the health and safety of all campers
• Ensure camper and staff care of camp property and cleanliness
• Attend staff orientation and pre-session staff meetings
• Assist in clean-up of dining hall after each meal
• Supervise campers during "night dorm" as scheduled
• Provide breaks for other counselors/activity leaders as scheduled
• Participate in camp closing and end of season inventory
• Other tasks as necessary