Program Coordinator; Summer Camp

Overview

The Support Coordinator plays a vital role in assisting the Activities Coordinator with planning and executing weekly camp activities, skits, and events that align with the camp’s themes and values. They are responsible for preparing and organizing materials, decorations, and props for theme days and special activities, ensuring everything is ready for smooth event execution. The Support Coordinator also supports daily camp operations by assisting counselors with tasks such as camper transitions, supply management, and covering breaks, all while fostering a positive and energetic camp environment.

Training:
May 26 - 29 & June 1 - 5

Camp:
June 8 - August 7, generally 8:00am-4:15pm on Monday and from 8:45am-4:15pm Tuesday-Friday

Under the supervision of the Activities Coordinator, general daily responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• First line of support for Activities Coordinator on weekly themed projects, duties may include:
• Construction of materials related to weekly themes, values, skits
• Set up/tear down of big camp events
• Performing in or hosting weekly skits
• Inventory of equipment and requests for new purchases
• Number one cheerleader for all camp activities; embody the magic and spirit of camp
• Set up and tear down all daily activities related to your age group
• Under the leadership of the Activities Coordinator, ensure that all storylines, staffing, and materials related to the weekly themes have been confirmed and communicated staff wide at least one week prior
• Regularly collaborate with the Unit Head assigned to your age group; support each other’s leadership as you guide and unite the bunks in your age group
• Daily meetings with the Program Team (Activities Coordinator, Support Coordinators, Assistant Camp Director)
• Assist with facilitation of daily activities, as needed
• Create and facilitate 1-2 staff workshop “refreshers” in the summer for continued training
• Work with Program Team to ensure Shabbat (weekly Jewish holiday) is properly set up and organized each week for Friday
• Other duties, as assigned

• 18 years of age or older
• Have worked as a counselor in prior summers at Camp at the J or another camp (preferred)
• Secondary education and/or training in recreation management, elementary education, child psychology, or related field (desired)
• Prior experience in planning events, managing staff, communicating with large audiences, etc. (preferred)
• Prior experience designing programming for children
• Actively utilizes empathy, patience, and intentional positivity in the workplace
• Able to communicate plans on a large scale during unexpected schedule changes
• Ability to accept guidance, constructive feedback, and support from teammates
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and stretch for long periods of time
• Ability to work outside in high degree temperatures
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the above position.