Camp Coordinator-Summer Day Camp
Camp Coordinator-Summer Day Camp
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USD 17 - 17
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Job Description
Summary
Inspire CreatePLAY and get paid!
Camp Coordinator Summer Day Camp
PAY: $17.85 per hour
Spend the summer as a role model developing positive relationships with youth in our community. Play dance swim craft and more as you help campers develop new skills and friendships.
What Were Looking For
Energetic enthusiastic and creative individuals to join athriving and diverse team that is committed to excellence and FUN!
This position is open until filled and may close without notice.Essential Functions
What Youll Do At Work
Lead!Supervise and support staff and volunteers to create an inclusive and meaningful camp experience.Provide positive and corrective feedback.
Plan & Coordinate.Assist with the planning of activities field trips and special events. Coordinate and support in the implementation of activities field trips and special events. Adapt activities field trips and special events to support the inclusion of campers with special needs.Complete and submit reports.
Lead by Example.Manage campers and their behavior lead games and activitiespromote skill development creativity and exploration. Assist campers with special needs make adaptations to games and activities for inclusive play.
Communicate.Develop relationships with staff parents and campers; be empathic build trust and display patience. Mediate and resolve conflicts and behaviors.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.Learn serve and work together to build a community where people thrive by upholding the Towns values RESPONSIBILITY EQUITY SAFETY PROFESSIONALISM ETHICS COMMUNICATION and TEAMWORK.
Attend to injuries.Provide first aid. Complete and submit reports. Inventory and restock supplies. Perform C.P.R. and utilize A.E.D.
Learn and Grow.Attend and participate in staff orientation and trainings. Lead and participate staff meetings and teambuilding. Give and receive feedback. Provide input.
Participate!Actively engage while supervising campers. Encourage and invite participation set an example for positive and inclusive play.Splash in the pool build LEGOS play board games make slime race to the finish line and more!
Support Camp.Set up break down and maintain supplies and equipment. Clean and maintain safe spaces. Distribute lunch and snack. Drive a 15passenger van of campers and staff. Administer medication. Be flexible and adapt to changes; assist and support where needed.
Where Youll Work
Youll be working both indoors and outdoors at and in recreation centers schools parks playgrounds trails and swimming pools. Youll travel in Town vehicles to offsite locations for field trips. Camps run during summertime and you may experience hot temperatures and inclement weather.
When Youll Work
Youll be required to attend up to 40 hours of orientation and trainings which will take place between June 9 and June 22 2025.
June 23 August 22 2025: youll work anywhere between 30 and 40 hours per week Monday through Fridays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Some rare evening and weekend work may be required.
The Town celebrates Juneteenth on Thursday June 19 2025 and Independence Day on Friday July 4 2025. There will be no camp and staff will have these days off!
Taking a vacation headed for camp yourself or will just be unavailable for some time within these dates Contact Lizzie Burrill to discuss if your availability can support our summer camps.
What Youll Take Away from Your Experience Working at Camp- Develop work ethic empathy patience and awareness.
- Interpersonal and Leadership skills.
- Improve critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
- An Adult & Child First Aid CPR & AED certification.
- Access to Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation facilities: Chapel Hill Community Center Nate Davis Sr. Gym and the Homestead Aquatics Centers; includes Basketball Volleyball Pickleball Rock Climbing and Swimming during dropin hours.
- Memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!
Minimum Qualifications
- You Should Apply if You (minimum requirements)
- Are 21 years of age or older.
- Possess a valid North Carolina Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record.
- Have at least one or more year(s) experience working with youth in a summer camp or similar setting.
- Want to discover new things and work to overcome challenges.
- Want to get paid while having FUN!
- Speak well enough to effectively communicate with campers and/or their parents in Burmese Karen Spanish and/or Mandarin.
- Have experience working with children on the autism spectrum with Down Syndrome or with other developmental disabilities.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Work requires the ability to perform the physical duties of the job which includes lifting a minimum of 20 lbs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
