AFTERNOON COORDINATOR
About CAMP 510
CAMP 510 exists to cultivate a community of makers who have the creative agency and confidence to help shape a better world. At CAMP 510, we behave with certainty and respect for the able-ness of young makers and artists. We espouse curiosity, enthusiasm, inclusion and a can-do attitude.
The Role
CAMP 510’s Afternoon Coordinator embodies the value and spirit of CAMP and is the point person for families and CAMPers throughout the afternoons, for 7 weeks this summer.
Their primary role is to ensure that mornings or afternoons run smoothly. This includes the end-of-day check-out process for the Afternoon Coordinator, as well as the Extended Day ‘Clubtime’ program. The ‘Clubtime’ program afternoon should be full of fun, engaging activities, safe and culminating with all campers getting picked up by an approved adult by 6pm each evening. You'll have a team of fabulous fellow superhumans (ie counselors) to assist you in the afternoons, as well.
Details of the daily duties for this role include:
Checking in with Site Director when you arrive at CAMP each afternoon at 1:30pm
Assisting with Quiet Time/Staff Meetings
Organize activities and coordinating staff and projects for Extended Day Clubtime each day (snacks, sports, crafts, projects, checking in with Teachers)
Organize and staff CAMP 510 afternoon Check-Out at 3pm each day--being the primary point person for parents and other adults at pick-up; managing the sign-in/sign-out sheets ensuring everyone is authorized to pick up campers, checking ID, etc.
Ensure camper safety and well-being throughout the morning or afternoon
Coordinate with Teachers, Counselors and JC's about staffing for Clubtime projects/activities; Supervise snack prep, service, and clean-up
Take care of first aid events, resolve conflicts, offer moral support and/or cheerleading as needed
Prepare the paperwork for the Site Director for the next morning;
Oversee all the "side work" of closing the camp each evening; alarm the school and lock up
Nuts and Bolts of the role of ‘Afternoon Coordinator’
The Afternoon Coordinator will serve everyone with care, skill, exuberance and joy! This includes CAMPers, parents and staff. This is a super fun position offering opportunity to learn, hone new skills, and be inspired by, as well as to inspire others during your time at CAMP 510.
The Afternoon Coordinator reports directly to the Site Director and Camp Director. They will help manage and supervise Counselors and Junior Counselors, and advise/support Teachers as needed. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of CAMPers every day as part of our management team. You will be forging and sustaining relationships with parents and family members, who have entrusted CAMP 510 with their children.
At CAMP 510, The job hours for the Afternoon Coordinator hours are 1:30pm-6:00pm. This is 5 days per week, seven weeks, June 19-August 4. Additional hours and job training will take place June 18-19 and August 6-7.
The Fit
We are looking for someone who is:
Skilled with people of all ages, particularly children.
Fun, enthusiastic, energetic and can think outside of the box when the box does not fit the situation
Organized, professional, detail oriented
Can see the big picture and is a leader who can assign duties to your team to get all the essential tasks/projects completed on time
Fluent with most basic software and technology; smartphones, laptops, iPads, cameras, Microsoft Office, etc.
You are ready and excited to take on the above Role and bring it to life with your unique personality, talents and skills. You are interested in making this an annual gig; and possibly growing your role with CAMP 510 as we grow.
How we Succeed
CAMP 510 provide a safe and inspiring summer camp environment
We create and curate high quality curriculum in line with our purpose
CAMP 510 fosters community and a culture of respect, inclusion, creative inquiry and personal responsibility
We prepare an environment for engaged learning, creative risk-taking, and “safe failure”
We educate and mentor youth (campers, counselors and junior counselors)
CAMP 510 cultivates leaders who will succeed
We strongly encourage applications that contribute to the diversity of our community. This includes all genders, all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and more.
Pay is $17-$22/hour DOE
If you are interested in the role:
Please send us an email, feel free to let us know about you and please attach your resume.