Waterfront Coordinator

Description

Job Title: Waterfront Coordinator

Classification: Seasonal

Reports to: Assistant Camp Director, Programs

Compensation: $90-$105/day ($540-$630/week)

Our Commitment to Equity:

Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one’s life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Organization Overview:

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Our Summer Camp Program was founded in 1924 and continues to serve youth ages 5-18. During the summer months, we offer overnight summer camp at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees.

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Position Overview:

This position is responsible for supervising and supporting up to 3 Lifeguards and the program areas they maintain. This includes ensuring programming is well-planned, delivered, and appropriate for the age and ability of the campers. In addition, this position will support the planning and facilitating of camp from pre-camp training through the duration of the camping session in coordination with the Assistant Camp Director, Programs.

• Schedule and lead regular observation time, check-ins, and team meetings with direct reports. Provide written and verbal feedback to direct reports and support them in their professional growth.
• Support and coach program specialists on space set-up, lesson development, supply requests, scheduling, and lesson presentation.
  • Supervise, evaluate, observe, and provide support to program specialists including covering time-off and stepping in to lead programming as needed.
  • Coordinate with Assistant Camp Director, Programs on program supply requisitions and ordering. Assist with the organization of program space and supplies for the program team, including coordinating end-of-summer inventory recording systems.
• Assist Program Director and Seasonal Assistant Camp Directors with planning and facilitation of pre-camp set-up and training, daily staff meetings, weekly clean-up, end-of-summer shut down, and other support tasks as needed.
  • Supports Logistics team with Sunday check-in, Friday check-outs, and any all-camp program activities.
  • Assists with individual, cabin, unit, and all camp activities.
• This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.
  • Ability to commit to learning and applying an equity lens to the delivery of youth programming and community building.
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation including supporting Namanu by assisting with duties outside of this role.
  • Open to feedback and contributing to an environment of continual learning.
  • Assists with individual, cabin, unit, and all camp activities.

Directly supervises the Lifeguards. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include…