Summer Camp Summer Intern
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Recreation Program CoordinatorJob Summary:
This position will assist in the overall operations and administration to support Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) Community Programs Department Summer Camp program. Rec Well Summer Camp serves children ages 5-14 in a 9-week summer day camp program. Rec Well Summer Camp is accredited through the American Camp Association and licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
The candidate in this role must maintain compliance with all federal state campus and divisional youth protection policies including completion of mandatory trainings a Criminal Background Check.
Specific responsibilities will be determined in conjunction with the successful candidate.
- Support daily camp operations by serving as a main point-of-contact for camp staff and grown-ups.
- Assist with the training supervision and evaluation of 8 camp supervisors and 40 camp counselors.
- Provide high quality customer service and communication for summer camp families through weekly newsletters signage emails phone calls etc..
- Plan and facilitate weekly staff in-services for camp supervisors and camp counselors.
- Review and maintain program and facility schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
- May assist in risk management including skill audits risk assessment and policy compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates logistics for events and programs
- Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
- Identifies proposes and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures
Engages in the Rec Well professional internship development curriculum all staff meetings divisional committees and other professional development responsibilities and opportunities.
- Assists in implementing the staffing resource allocation plan including hiring training and supervision
- Prepares and monitors budgets and purchases expenditures as needed
Department:
Community Programs
Compensation:
$22.50/Hour
Work Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 7:30-6pm. Times will vary by day and there is flexibility.
- Approximately 35 hours per week.
Job Qualifications:
- Previous experience in youth programs such as summer camp or after-school programs.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service and clearly answer program inquiries through verbal or written communication.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) or similar software.
- Experience with recreation program administration and/or events.
- Experience supervising leading or managing staff or peers is preferred.
Education:
- HS Diploma Required
- Bachelors Degree - Achieve or advancing towards Bachelors degree or higher in a related field.
Summer Internship Program Information:
- Internships are limited-time employments lasting 400 total hours
- Internship dates are approximate and will run June 2026 to August 2026
How to Apply:
As part of the application process you will be required to upload a current resume.
Contact Information:
Madelyn Johnson
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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