Overview
The Summer Camp Program Coordinator is the inspirational staff leader, organizational mastermind, and purveyor of all things camp. They are primarily responsible for the safe and effective execution of educational and recreational programming for Mountaineers Seattle Overnight Camps. They will work collaboratively with other camp staff to create an inclusive and welcoming camp environment. This includes being a leader to all camp staff, enthusiastically facilitating large group programs and activities, overseeing lodge logistics such as meal preparation and clean up, and assisting the Camp Director in numerous aspects of camp. Mountaineers lodge camps run weekly from the end of June through the end of August at The Mountaineers Stevens Lodge.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee, organize, and support programmatic elements of camp such as group activities, waterfront supervision, climbing instruction, group management on the trail, meal preparation and clean-up, and general group facilitation.
Create a positive, enthusiastic, supportive, and professional environment for staff and campers.
Enthusiastically and confidently provide outdoor instruction for campers (i.e. climbing, hiking, swimming, etc.)
Assist in the preparation and execution of each week of camp including grocery runs, inventory, and curriculum and activity planning.
Maintain daily schedule and check-ins with staff and campers.
Support training of staff in program delivery and curriculum.
Act as point of contact person for staff.
Alongside the Overnight Camps Associate Manager, act as the “face of camp” at all times, including:
Facilitating camper arrival and check out
Running activities daily
Running Family Friday
Providing a leadership presence throughout the camp day
Providing excellent customer service to camp families
Provide leadership in the following areas in the absence of the camp director
Check-in and check-out
Parent communication
Staff debriefs and check-ins
Lead and assist in emergency situations.
Ensure The Mountaineers youth policies and procedures are followed and adhered to at all times.
Requirements
Minimum age 21.
Cultural humility and desire to work with people of all races, ages, genders, abilities and economic backgrounds.
Experience working with youth
Ability to pass a national criminal background and sex offender check
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van
Ability to reside overnight at Mountaineers’ Stevens Lodge during camp weeks
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must have (and maintain) an acceptable driving record to drive Mountaineers vehicles.
Strong organizational skills and attention to details
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills
Flexibility and adaptability when things don’t go as planned
Positive attitude and ability to carry oneself in a professional manner to create positive experiences
Current Wilderness First Responder certification, or ability to become certified before start date
Preferred Skills:
Summer camp experience, or comparable experience working with 9-17 year olds in single day or overnight settings
Climbing and belaying experience
Experience teaching outdoor recreation skills such as hiking, backpacking, climbing, first aid, navigation, outdoor cooking, naturalist skills, or teambuilding.
Personal outdoor experience (i.e. backpacking, rock climbing, and hiking).
Experience managing a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
About The Mountaineers
The Mountaineers is a community of outdoor recreationists and conservationists founded in 1906 to explore the peaks and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Today, we have more than 15,000 members and seven branches in Western Washington, where we deliver most of our outdoor education programming. Thanks to the work of generations of volunteers and our internationally recognized publishing division, we continue to enjoy an outstanding reputation in the fields of outdoor education, recreation, and public lands conservation and advocacy.
Our 45 staff, divided between our program centers and our nonprofit publishing division, Mountaineers Books, and 2,500+ volunteers work together to achieve our mission to enrich lives by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
