Fishing Program LEAD - Summer Camp

Description

This is a seasonal role from June - August and supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Program Leads will provide overall leadership and management in their specific program area. They are responsible for implementing safe and engaging activities that are age appropriate, supervise counselors in their program area, maintain a clean and safe environment, ensure program equipment is well looked after, communicate supplies that need to be ordered in a timely manner, and program evaluation.

The Program Lead position serves as a member of our program team and is charged with working in a collaborative way with their peers to ensure the success of all program areas at camp.

• Oversee the day to day operations of all fishing programs for campers entering grades 3rd – 9th.
• Teach campers grades fishing techniques including drop lines and casting rods.
• Maintain strict safety protocol for the use of fishing equipment according to Camp Lincoln policy.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the fishing shed, including frequent organizing and cleaning of equipment.
• Prepare supplies for activities ahead of program start time.
• Delegate and support staff assigned to fishing in facilitating activities and providing supervision.
• Working knowledge of fishing techniques and equipment care preferred.
• Report all program supply needs to Program Coordinators and Assistant Camp Director in a timely manner.
• Utilize curriculums to introduce campers to ecological knowledge regarding fish species and the lake.
• Teaching/Facilitation/Classroom experience preferred.

• Facilitate a safe, fun, and rewarding experience for all campers, while serving as a role model that embodies Camp Lincoln’s four core values:
  Respect, Honesty, Caring, and Responsibility.
• Responsible for the entire operation of their program area.
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of all campers in their program area, with special considerations for safety as required for high‑risk activities.
• Works collaboratively with other Program Leads, the Program Coordinators, and the Assistant Camp Director to support the delivery of high‑quality daily programming and special events across camp.
• Plans and executes an innovative, engaging, and age‑appropriate camp program.
• Works creatively to innovate their program area and program curriculum.
• Responsible for providing feedback to counselors as it relates to their program and skill classes.
• Builds positive relationships with campers, parents, caregivers, staff, and camp leadership.
• Facilitates an effective and fair skill class sign‑up process for campers.
• Maintains a safe and clean program area – trash is picked up, equipment is inspected routinely, program area is organized, and program space set up prior to activities beginning.
• Maintains inventory of program supplies and communicates needs and purchases to the Assistant Camp Director in a timely manner.
• Remains calm during an emergency and carries out duties as designated by the Emergency Action Plan.
• Attends all Family Nights, staff meetings, and lifeguard in‑services (as needed).
• Provides effective and timely communication to the Summer Program Coordinators.
• Adheres to policies related to maintaining appropriate boundaries with staff, campers, and CITs.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to a direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attends required child abuse risk management training and follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years leadership and childcare/camp experience.
• Strong collaborative and teamwork skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for campers, peers, and other staff.
• Growth oriented and is able to utilize feedback to develop personally and professionally.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others and support them in their duties as necessary.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse populations and…