Summer Camp Program Director

Job Title: Program Director/Coordinator

Classification: Exempt (Seasonal)

Camp Season: May 2025-August 2025

Reports to: Camp Director

The Program Coordinator’s purpose is to further the mission of the camp through the execution and delivery of program activities and events. They ensure that program activities are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities, and to assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the camp director.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Under the direction of the Camp Director; implement, evaluate, and deliver a fun and inspiring program to campers.

• Ensure lesson plans are prepared and implemented that meet desired camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers.
• Evaluate program delivery abilities of staff by providing effective staff training
• Deliver progressive program activities.
• Evaluate the success of the program and the development of the campers’ abilities and skills in various program activities.
• Coordinate all camp program and campfire activities with other staff.

2. Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs.

• Assist in the development and implementation of staff training.
• Provide guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.
• Ensure campers and staff always follow safety procedures in all program areas.

3. Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.

• Oversee daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Ensure that program areas are kept free of hazards and debris.

4. Supervise and evaluate Unit Leaders, Counselors, and other Program Staff to develop and implement all facets of camp program activities

• Regularly monitor the work of all program staff.
• Provide feedback and guidance to program staff, including regular employee reviews.
• Provide recommendations and concerns to camp director regarding the program staff’s performances.

Other Job Duties:

• Attend administrative staff meetings.
• Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Provide ongoing program ideas to counseling and activity area staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships:

The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Camp Director for the camp. Program Coordinators may in some cases act as an Assistant Camp Director and be placed in charge when the Director is absent.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Experience in administrative and supervisory roles at a similar camp operation
• Ability to legally Drive a motor vehicle
• Must pass a Live Scan Background Check and Drug Screening prior to start of employment
• Experience in the development and delivery of programs and activities for a similar camp operation
• Current certification in first aid and CPR.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Training and experience in teaching programs to adults and children.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.

Physical Aspects of Position:

• Ability to communicate and work with all ages, skill levels, and groups participating in camp programs and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Some physical requirements of a program position could require endurance including standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment and program activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying weather conditions.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $840.00 per week

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at Summer Camp?

Experience:

• Summer Camp Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miramonte, CA 93641: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $840