DescriptionOperations Coordinator at Outdoor Mythology Summer Day Camp
Title: Operations Coordinator
Employment Status: Exempt/Seasonal
Company Summary:
Plato Learning operates outdoor mythology-based day camps for kids ages 7-15. We create a world where monsters myth and magic transport kids out of the mortal realm into one where they are empowered to develop new skills take risks solve problems and ultimately become Heroes. With sixteen locations spanning from NYC to California Mythik Camps uses actors live-action role-play and physically and mentally engaging activities to bring myths to life.
Job Summary:
We are hiring an organized energetic leader to serve as outdoor Operations Coordinator at our San Francisco location. Operations Coordinators maintain first aid responsibilities and all the material resources for camp keeping the adventure running safely and smoothly for all demigod campers and staff.
Job Responsibilities
Materials and Storage Management.
- Responsible for ordering materials and maintaining camp materials inventory.
- Consolidate materials needed for every part of camp and re-organize supplies weekly.
- Orchestrates campsite set-up and break-down in public parks. Delegate responsibilities to fellow staff members.
- Maintain a shared camp storage space for our San Francisco location and implement an organizational system so that materials may be consistently accessible.
- Organize your storage space with staff accessibility and ease of use in mind.
First Aid Responsibilities
- Keep the health area clean and well-stocked for any camper injuries.
- Swiftly administer first aid to any of our 70 campers and 10 staff members as needed so they can return to adventuring after a mishap with a child-friendly and personable demeanor and verbal style.
- Have or be prepared to obtain company-designated advanced first aid certifications before the start of training week as arranged by the company.
Implement Safety Policies.
- Prepare camp and staff for inclement weather or issue camp-wide emergency alerts when necessary.
- Run safety drills on a weekly basis
- Remain cool calm collected in an emergency.
- Make medical and safety related emergency response calls to officials or first responders.
Build Partnerships.
- Work with outside vendors park officials indoor location reps and park goers to make camp run like a well-oiled adventure
- Treat the indoor and outdoor spaces we share with the utmost care.
- Task Counselors-in-Training with setup/breakdown tasks.
Resource for Parents.
- Manage camper material distribution for late registered campers including additional purchases or replacements for lost/broken materials (camp t-shirts and foam swords).
- Understand the merchandise lineup and policies to fulfill camper and parent needs and customer service inquiries.
Steel your Resolve.
- Our camp is an energetic all-outdoor environment that requires staff and campers to embrace exciting challenges.
- We are looking for courageous individuals excited by adventure and who do not shy away from responsibility and physical exertion even during the heat of summer or a rainfall.
- An Operations Coordinator will spend most of their day on their feet and walk anywhere from steps/day on the job across changes in elevation and varying terrain.
Rise to the Challenge.
- Resolve conflict and manage camper behavior in a constructive uplifting and non-punitive manner that redirects to engagement.
- Prove your efficacy through action: be prepared to handle challenging situations with kindness and readiness to help.
- Whether it is helping support a counselor whose group needs extra help or helping staff do a final clean sweep of the grounds the Leadership Team cares for the campers and their team through service-leadership.
- All Camp Half Blood Leadership team members are ready and willing to cover a camper group when necessary
The Hours:
- Remote training and pre-season work from April-May
- Facilitate In-Person Training days prior to program start. 40-45 hours/week in-person at your camp location for 6 weeks.
- Camp Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday (Campers present 8:45-4:10)
Benefits and Compensation:
Compensation: $21/hour for in-season work.
- Pre-Season Work/Training : $19.18/hour
- During Camp and Staff Training Weeks: 40-45 hours/week for your programs 9 weeks
- Any absences or sick days are unpaid
- Referral Bonus: $50 bonus for any referred applicants who are hired and work at least 4 in-season weeks.
Opportunity for Advancement. As our programs grow we look within our talented seasonal staff to fill full-time opportunities when they arise within the company.
Community. Containing hundreds of creative-minded heroes the our network carries authors podcasters performers dungeon masters and many others ready to chat and create.
Please keep in mind the start and end dates for the San Francisco season:
- Training takes place the week of June 15th 2026
- Camp season runs June 22nd-August
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QualificationsWhat skills are we looking for
- Experience working with children ages 7-11 camps schools after school programs/structured capacities
- Leadership Experience previous Operations experience a plus
- Strong organizational problem-solving communication initiative and procedural skills
- Ability to maintain stamina endurance and excitement over the course of the Camp Season
- Full-time availability in Summer
- In a team able to lift 25-50 lbs of camp materials without injury
- Valid Drivers License and comfortability driving a 9-foot sprinter van (preferred)
We would like to put forth this statistic. While men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements women and other underrepresented people often only apply when they match all criteria. Even if you dont meet every checkbox in the job description but you think you have what it takes we encourage you to apply.