What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coordinator/Supervisor | Des Moines Day Camp position at Camp Fire Heart Of Iowa?
Responsible for ensuring program quality, safety, and the well-being of campers while providing support and guidance to staff. The role involves assisting with the planning and executing of camp programs, maintaining a positive and organized environment, and serving as a key communicator between staff, and site supervisor.
Description
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Program Director/Program Manager
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be 21 years of age or older.
2. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
3. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
4. Willingness and ability to drive a 15 passenger van.
5. Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities preferred.
6. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
7. Ability to work with children and teens in an enthusiastic and positive manner.
8. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
9. Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.
10. Have, or have the ability to complete during staff training, Mandatory Reporter and First Aid/CPR certifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.
1. Use of hands, fingers, arms, feet and legs to perform daily duties.
2. Ability to swim or be in the pool
3. Ability to speak and hear.
4. Significant sitting, standing, walking, and physical activity.
5. Significant amount of time spent outdoors.
6. Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
7. Ability to constantly interact with the public in a professional manner.
8. Ability to perform professionally in stressful situations.
9. Ability to follow proper wearing, cleaning and/or replacement procedures of Personal Protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) all day in all climates.
10. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
11. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid/CPR. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, water rescue, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
12. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate camp equipment and activities.
13. Operate with daily exposure to sun and heat and varying weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide direct care to campers:
- Lead a variety of activities with groups of 8-12 campers
2. Assist site supervisor in planning and overseeing camp programming:
- Uphold program quality expectations in all activities
- Plan, execute, and assist counselors in formulating theme-specific programming including but not limited to day camp crafts, all camp game, and other special activities
- Ensure all relevant safety regulations and ACA standards are followed
3. Assist site supervisor in supporting camp staff:
- Communicate any staff concerns to the Administrative Team
- Assist staff, as needed, with camp activities
- Provide encouragement and support to seasonal staff so they can be their best selves for campers
4. Ensure cleanliness and organization of shared spaces.
5. Ensure the safety and well-being of campers at all times:
- Help campers have fun, take risks, make friends, resolve conflicts, and develop skills
- Provide encouragement to all campers and motivate them to participate in new/challenging activities
- Provide compassionate, respectful, and honest guidance/support to campers when they misbehave
- Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
- Provide First Aid to campers and staff as needed within counselor scope of practice
6. Be a positive role model for youth in language, dress, behavior, and attitude.
7. Communicate with site supervisor in a timely manner regarding any incidents or concerns
8. Encourage respect for personal property and camp equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
9. Teach and explain rules and expectations to campers.
10. Work cooperatively with other staff.
11. Cooperate with parents of campers. Communicate any concerns to the Administrative Team.
12. Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
13. Submit all required reports, evaluations, craft plans, and incident reports
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PAY: $400-$550/week, depending on experience, prorated as needed for requested time off.
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, 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.
Salary
$400 - $550 per week
Salary : $400 - $550
