Program Coordinator

Organizational Mission & Overview Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable. PEAK’s Four Beliefs Every living being has inherent value. The community is better when everyone contributes. We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes. Everyone has the power to change their world. POSITION SUMMARY The Program Coordinator(s) brings the magical camp spirit to life by planning and implementing camp programming through large group facilitation in all-camp activities, as well as providing coaching to program counselors delivering small-group programming. This position serves as a member of the LVC Leadership Team. POSITION AVAILABILITY This position is an onsite, overnight position and must be available the following dates: Staff Orientation: June 7 - 24 Session 1: June 27 - 8 Session 2: July 11 - 22 Session 3: July 25 - August 5 Teen Camp and Camp Clean-up: August 8 - 13 Family Camp: August 14 - 16 BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY With guidance from the Assistant Director of Camp Programs, work in collaboration with a Program Coordinator or Program Assistant to plan, prepare supplies, and facilitate safe, high quality, engaging all-camp activities, e.g. campfires, large field games, talent shows, and the camp dance. Supervise, support, and step in as a substitute for members of the programming team as they provide safe, high quality, engaging activities which meet PEAK Program Quality Standards. This includes programs such as Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Team Sports, Archery, Nature, Outdoor Living Skills, and Boating. In their absence, step in as a substitute for cabin counselors, including overnight stays with a cabin of up to 8 campers. Actively lead, participate in, and assist in the preparation and implementation of camp, including all-camp activities, staff training, bus duty, inventory/clean-up and more. The Program Coordinator(s) may be asked to go to Milwaukee on camper arrival days to interact with campers and families and be a bus chaperone. The Program Coordinator(s) may also be asked to be a bus chaperone from Lake Valley Camp to Milwaukee and back on camper departure days. In between sessions (including between orientation and sessions), Lead Team members will be assigned by Administrators to drive a vehicle back to PEAK in Milwaukee and then bring staff back to Lake Valley Camp after camper drop-off is complete. As a member of the LVC Leadership Team, Program Coordinators will participate in regular meetings to provide updates and strategize to help our camp community be the best it can be. Program Coordinators will be responsible for some evening/overnight shifts as Supervisor-on-Duty. Program Coordinators may be asked to supervise campers overnight in situations that would mean they would not be staying in their typically living quarters. The Program Coordinators will be expected to work from early morning to late at night (often 7:00am to 11:00pm) on a typical day and additional hours when necessary. They are also expected to be on call throughout the night in case of emergencies. Program Coordinators will consistently act as a positive role model for our community and their actions and decisions should reflect that expectation. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is compensated at a rate of $850 per week , pre-tax. Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees. All meals are provided during camp sessions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable. Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments. Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives. Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp. Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership. Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary. Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible. Ability to provide job coaching constructively to team members. While not required, familiarity with group management that is developmentally appropriate for youth and adults would be beneficial. While not required, the ability to pass PEAK’s motor vehicle background check and driver training and safely drive/transport adults and children in PEAK vehicles, including a 12-passenger van would be beneficial. EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Current CPR and First Aid Certification (PEAK can support in attaining) Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply. REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS The Program Coordinator(s) report to the Assistant Director of Camp Programs. The Program Coordinator(s) supervise Program Counselors, including the Visual Arts Program Counselor, Performing Arts Program Counselor, Team Sports Program Counselor, Nature Program Counselor, Outdoor Living Program Counselor, Teambuilding Program Counselor, and Archery Program Counselor. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS Staff are required to actively participate in all camper activities, including water-related activities. Staff must be ready for new experiences and maintain a consistent level of energy all summer long. Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances on uneven terrain (5+ miles a day), and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance. Camp activities are often loud, involving many people talking, yelling, cheering, etc., in indoor and outdoor settings. The camp environment is often hot, rainy, with bugs or other wildlife. Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning. All PEAK Initiative properties, including Lake Valley Camp and the Milwaukee Program Center, are substance-free environments. Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on all property regardless of whether or not staff are on break. Staff must be able to walk and perform activities in the dark in an outdoor, nature setting. Staff must be able to sleep in a tent outdoors. Staff must be able to eat in a dining hall setting with 100+ people. The dining hall will be very busy and very noisy during these times and staff are expected to supervise and sit with their cabins throughout the meals. Staff must be able to eat family style meals in a dining hall for 3 meals a day. Sample menus available upon request. With pre-summer notice, the kitchen can accommodate most medical or value-based dietary restrictions. Position requires working weekends and nights, with time off in between camp sessions. Camp days are often long and at times require late night camper support, especially for Leadership Team Members and Health Staff. Staff will have daily scheduled breaks. Staff will have a combination of work and on call hours for up to 22 hours a day for several consecutive days. Staff must be able to reside in shared housing on the LVC overnight camp property in Boscobel, WI starting with staff training in June and ending after the last camp program lets out in mid-August. Staff must be able to live and sleep in housing with campers. Cabins have electricity, but no plumbing. Staff and campers are required to use communal bath houses located within the village. Staff may be required to drive 6+ hours in one day, transporting campers or other staff members. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr