South County Camp Fire Afterschool Program Coordinator

Location: South Deschutes County: Three Rivers/ La Pine, OR

Status: Salary

Schedule: Year-round, full-time schedule based on an average of only 35 hours per week (fluctuates seasonally based upon the needs of the programs). Includes after school hours, and school holidays (Bend-La Pine Schools). Other hours are flexible with the ability to do some work from home. Will be required to attend some in-person meetings in Bend

Organization Background: 

Camp Fire Central Oregon connects youth to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves. We build strong relationships and provide powerful youth experiences in out-of-school time programs where youth can learn, lead, have fun and be themselves. This is how we support young people as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the world today and learn the life skills they need to thrive.

Our Commitment: 

Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.

People of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ2S candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Camp Fire is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our applicants and employees with reasonable accommodations when requested. Camp Fire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. 

Position Overview:

Camp Fire Afterschool (CFA) is a flexible and fun option for families of youth in K-5th grade looking to balance after school care with enrichment opportunities and social-emotional skill development. Filled with time outdoors, fun challenges, STEAM activities, games and songs, CFA supports youth in exploring their sparks, practicing social skills, creating connections, building community, and gaining confidence. The program typically hosts 40 youth with 3 counselors at each site and runs directly after school until 5:30pm 5 days a week.

The Coordinator will be responsible for general program management of the Camp Fire Afterschool program at all South County sites, currently including Three Rivers Elementary and La Pine Elementary. They will work closely with the Program Manager to collect program quality data and to develop and expand upon our current school year offerings in the future. During summers, the CFA Coordinator will act as part of the leadership team for our SummerKids summer program in Bend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create themes for CFA, and design, plan and implement intentional skill building and social-emotional lesson plans for each session. Plan supplemental activities: games, songs, crafts, etc. that will enhance each day’s themes 
• Develop and implement program routines to build community, to grow relationships, to inspire new interests and a sense of purpose, and to incorporate youth voice and leadership.
• Manage a safe physical and emotional space for youth through direct interactions with youth and parents and thoughtful behavior policies, including quickly responding to medical or behavioral incidents.
• Communicate expectations and needs clearly with campers during camp and with parents during and prior to camp.
• Manage organization and ordering of program supplies and cleanliness and maintenance of space.
• Utilize industry best practices to help with peer-to-peer conflict and emotional regulation of campers.
• Responsible for scheduling CFA staff, finding subs as needed and supervising staff while onsite
• Under the direction of the Program Manager, trains new staff on program resources and expectations and helps to develop targeted professional development plans for staff
• Acts as Recess Coach at Three Rivers Elementary 1-3 days a week facilitating guided play using the Playworks model, and supervises other Recess Coaches

Other Job Duties/Expectations: 

• Host 6 No School Day Camps at the CFA site on BLPSD conference days
• Act in a leadership support role for SummerKids, our 9-week summer day camp program
• Assist in preparation for SummerKids, including curriculum writing and program planning
• Serve as added support/staff for Camp Fire events or programs which take place outside of normal work hours, such as staffing outreach events and supporting No School Day Camps, as needed
• Perform general office and other various duties essential to operation of a small non-profit such as customer service and special projects based on individual skills

Skills & Qualifications: Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed below but present other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered. We strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work, has a strong desire to grow their skills, and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

• Camp Fire Values: Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment. Sees youth, families, community and coworkers as partners in work and creates strong development relationships. Understands growth mindset and gives and welcomes feedback on strengths and growth areas.
• Youth Program Skills: Understanding of best practices in youth program effectiveness, trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, behavior management and risk management. Experience both developing and implementing curriculum or program routines, conflict management and positive behavior management strategies
• Leadership Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, able to communicate ideas, expectations, feedback and needs with coworkers effectively and empathetically. Ability to collaborate in teams, to be organized and to motivate and empower team members. Understanding of tactical and logistical needs of a successful youth program, organized. willing to take initiative and ask for help when needed, able to respond to situations or changes calmly and with flexibility.
• Supervisory Skills: Able to manage varying schedules of staff, can independently problem solve when staff call out sick, understands how to give compassionate feedback and motivation to encourage staff performance and growth.
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field (Ex: education, non-profit management); or 3 years experience managing, planning and executing youth programs or events; or equivalent combination of education and managing or supervising staff or a team.
• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Valid Driver’s License
• Physical Demands: Employee will be walking, standing, running, bending, crouching or stooping. Employee will occasionally lift light and heavy objects. For some programs, employee must be able to spend the majority of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.

Compensation:  Annual salary starting at $39,000, with a final offer depending on experience.

Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off (15 days per year to start), PLUS 16 Holidays (including 10 flexible holidays), Sick Time, $3,600 yearly health stipend (paid bi-weekly, begins after 90 days), paid professional development opportunities, travel reimbursement for any company - related travel, company-wide problem solving and continuous improvement training, and free programs for dependents.

To Apply: Camp Fire will begin reviewing applications immediately, interviews will begin at the end of January with an anticipated early February start date. Position is open until filled. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.