Day Camp Coordinator

Position Objective:

The Day Camp Coordinator will assist the Family Ministries Program Manager in overseeing andleading the Day Camp program and its staff by providing guidance and organization of program activities and curriculum to the Day Camp team and create an environment that fosters safety and spiritual growth in a manner consistent with Mount Hermons mission vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Day Camp Coordinator is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work stewardshiprelationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirmingMount Hermons Christian mission vision beliefs culture code and standards of conduct. They areresponsible for defining cultivating and leading Mount Hermons Christian community conferenceprograms and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:

* Coordinate and supervise Day Camp Staff including but not limited to interviewing selecting hiring scheduling coaching encouraging

* Assist in building a culture that allows Day Camp staff to grow in their confidence and capacity to work in Camp Ministry.

* Empower Day Camp Assistant Leads to be able to lead their staff without the Day Camp Coordinator by the last week of Family Camp.

* Assist the Family Ministries Program Manager in organizing documenting and facilitating theDay Camp program and staff members general well-being.

* Provide leadership for staff success and support through discipleship training team-building and clear communication.

* Coordinate with Day Camp staff to implement a variety of camp activities and curriculum.

* Maintain all records as directed by the Family Ministries Program Manager and other FamilyMinistry Staff Leads.

* Maintain open communication with parents to discuss issues or concerns regarding theirchild/childrens well-being with special attention given to health safety and discipline.

* Maintain sensitivity to the Day Camp staff members personal needs and organize events forteam building communication and fun.

* Facilitate in partnership with the Family Ministry Program Manager; Childrens Coordinator devotions and sharingthat allows Day Camp staff the opportunity to support and encourage one another on a daily/weeklybasis.

* Assist the Family Ministries Program Manager in grade-specific group assignments ordering supplies keeping the staff informed etc.

* Ensure Assistant Leads have ideas materials and weekly/daily plan.

* Keep Family Ministries Program Manager informed about any needs problems joys orunusual situations.

* Attend weekly meetings with the Family Ministries Program Manager and Leadership Team.

* Organize clean and maintain work areas and supplies to ensure they are clean orderly andfully stocked; motivate staff to make improvements wherever possible.

* In conjunction with Family Ministries Program Manager ensure the physical and spiritualwelfare of campers through discipline and guidance of children.

* Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Day Camp Counselors

Day Camp Assistant Leads

Day Camp Worship Specialist

- - Conduct Midsummer Evaluations with team members

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

* High school graduate; some college experience preferred.

* Must be CPR/First Aid certified(before arriving at camp).

Work Experience:

* Prior experience with Day Camp is preferred.

* Prefer prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

* Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.

* Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

* Ability to work with minimum supervision.

* Possess intuition and the ability to take initiative.

* Possess leadership and observational qualities.

* Must be prepared to problem solve on the job.

* Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.

* Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers as well as camp guidelines and principles.

* Must be creative detail oriented and have the ability to follow through with projects.

* Ability to engage in active listening.

* Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.

* A heart to serve whenever.

Physical Demands:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting standing squatting stooping twisting hiking shouting ability to lift/carry anywhere from 15-60 lbs. and engage in general physical play with children.

Additional Requirements:

* Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.

* Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermons mission vision values and commitment statements.

* Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.

* Possible opportunities to work with campers with special needs through our One on One program in assisting them physically cognitively and emotionally as they engage the camp experience in a way best suited to their individual needs.

* Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provideproof of eligibility to work in the United States.