Day Camp Coordinator

*DAY CAMP COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION* *OVERVIEW:* Lazy F offers the only American Camp Association (ACA) accredited day camp program in Kittitas County.
We have been offering faith-based overnight youth camping programs since 1954 and are now expanding our recreation and youth development programs into day camp.
We hope to help meet the growing need for summer childcare in Kittitas County.
Our program is outdoor-focused.
Campers will spend about 70-80% of their time here with their peers in the outdoors.
Situated in the Manastash Canyon, we can offer the experiences that are frequently missing from modern life – playing in the creek, chasing frogs by the pond, running through the meadows hidden in our forest – as well as classic camp games and activities.
Lazy F’s day camp program is faith-based.
We do not indoctrinate staff or children.
Rather, we teach the stories that constitute the Christan faith.
People understand these stories differently - for some, they are the compiled parables of a middle eastern culture; for others they may be divinely inspired.
Either way, we believe that these stories have value for our staff and campers.
We ask that everyone involved in our day camp program engage in the process of finding values at the intersection of these stories and their own experience The Day Camp Coordinator collaborates with the Program Director to ensure the quality execution of the program.
Primary functions include scheduling, parent communication, large group activity facilitation, assistance with behavior management, and mentoring Day Camp Staff *TIMEFRAME OF EMPLOYMENT* Individuals hired in this role should expect to work between 10-15 hours a week in the off season of camp (September-May) During the summer individuals should expect to work 5 days a week (7am-6pm) for the duration of camping season (June-August) with one week off unpaid.
This position is compensated at $600/week in the summer and $16.
50 per hour in the off season.
Meals are provided when groups are at camp.
*PURPOSE:* 1.
Provide a safe environment for the recreation and personal growth of campers.
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Provide the administrative support needed to execute a quality program.
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Serve as a positive role model for campers and other staff.
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Model for campers and staff a positive attitude and a willingness to have fun.
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Be a mentor and coach for Day Camp Staff.
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Be an active member of the Day Camp team and Lazy F Community.
*RESPONSIBLE TO: *Program Director *DUTIES:* 1.
Under the guidance of the Program Director, oversee the day camping program: directly supervise the daily program including behavioral issues, activities, programming, spiritual functions, and meals 2.
Supervise day camp staff, providing positive and negative feedback about performance in their duties at camp.
Communicate effectively with all staff members and volunteers.
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Assist the Program Director in planning and implementing Summer Camp Staff training sessions, meetings, and social gatherings, prior to the camping season and throughout the summer program.
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Help to implement the summer camp program when needed by leading a small group, leading activities, and supervising campers 5.
Primary role is to facilitate growth-focused large group experiences and to build relationships with campers during their time at camp.
This includes the following: • Planning and leading small group times with co-leader(s) using resources provided by the camp and their own creativity.
• Greeting campers each morning and developing rapport with each camper, and leading small group initiatives.
• Is aware of campers (whereabouts, behavior, safety, and to the extent possible: emotional stability and developmental needs) assigned to his/her small group at all times, including rest time & large group gatherings (except during time off) • Encourages positive interaction between campers at all times.
• Takes an active role in developing camper’s understanding of Christian faith using resources such as the faith curriculum, the camp pastor, and other staff.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward the United Methodist Church and the Global Christian Church and toward the development of an understanding of faith, regardless of personal involvement in Christian faith.
• Upholds the concept of Christian community with mutual respect and caring for others.
• Clearly informs campers engaged in negative behavior that such behavior is not acceptable at camp and alternative, positive solutions are to be worked out instead.
• Leads or co-leads an activity time of his/her choice.
• Participates as able with campers in all camp activities (not on sidelines), unless time off is granted, in which case it is best to be away from the camper's activities.
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Encouraged to share special gifts and talents in any area of camp programming for both small and large groups (such as: music, song leading, storytelling, games, faith sharing, crafts, dancing, etc.
).
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Communicate with parents of campers for positive and negative feedback about campers during the week of camp 8.
Other duties as defined by the Program Director.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * *Skill to:* 1.
Effectively relate with children and youth in a positive and supportive manner.
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Effectively and tactfully communicate in the English language in oral form to include the effective presentation of information to school-age children and youth in both large and small groups.
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Flexibility to work in changing conditions and time schedules.
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Understand and apply pertinent personnel policies, laws, rules, and regulations 5.
Supportive attitude towards the United Methodist Church.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and campers.
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Be a team player.
*Physical Ability to Meet the Following Requirements:* 1.
Traverse stairs, and uneven terrain that will include gravel, dirt, and mud.
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Work in a setting with variable weather conditions.
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Hike up to 4 miles in steep terrain.
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Move up to 30 pounds of luggage or supplies to the bed of a pick up truck.
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Reach, climb, grasp, push, pull, reach above and below shoulder level, squat, and bend.
*Work Environment:* 1.
Must be able to work long hours, (from 7:15am until 6:00pm some days) with limited number of breaks in the day (minimum 1 hour).
*Environmental Exposure:* 1.
Temperature conditions may vary considerably depending on the site, time of day, and weather.
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May be exposed to dust, pollen, cobwebs, dirt, bats, rodents, and rodent droppings with appropriate PPE provided.
*Mental and Emotional Requirements:* 1.
Ability to make independent decisions, provide own direction and respond to immediate needs.
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Ability to take direction from supervisor and discuss plans with Program Coordinator and other staff.
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Ability to interact cheerfully and positively with supervisors, co-workers, guests, and campers *RELATIONSHIPS AND KEY CONTACTS*: Works closely with Assistant Day Camp Director.
Communicates with Program Director or Camp Director to resolve certain conflicts as needed.
Close contact with staff and campers.
_Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center _is located twelve miles southwest of Ellensburg in the heart of Washington State and the Manastash Canyon.
It is situated on 110 acres of mixed forest and open meadows in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Lazy F is part of a vital ministry of the Pacific NorthwestConference of the United Methodist Church, serving all nonprofit groups.
Our campers are typically from thePacific Northwest and include our summer camp program supporting faith development .
Our guest groups are diverse in nature including different ethnic origins and religious backgrounds including family reunions, schools, nonprofit agencies, and churches.
Lazy F is an ideal location for a retreat or conference, providing clean facilities, delicious meals, and attentive personal service.
Recreational opportunities available at the camp include fishing in the stocked trout pond; hiking on the seven miles of trails; making crafts; utilizing our challenge course; and shooting on our archery range.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.
50 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week Schedule: * 4 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Ability to Relocate: * Ellensburg, WA 98926: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person