Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator assists the Leadership team in the overall success of Camp programs and youth development practices. This position will provide large group supervision as needed and 1:1 support specifically with first-time campers, campers spending time in the health center, or campers experiencing behavioral challenges. This position acts as a "floating" counselor, supporting various groups of campers.

Key responsibilities include supporting villages with coverage needs, supervision, and transitions; ensuring youth engage appropriately in all Camp activities; providing emotional support and guidance to campers; ensuring campers' medical needs are met through monitoring, and utilizing onsite health center staff; fostering growth in the areas of life skills, self-care, and interpersonal skills; ensuring the safety of all campers in their group; supporting village leadership in maintaining communication with the health center; engaging campers with positivity; supporting Camp-wide programming; attending all required meetings and training; fostering character development consistent with BGCSF philosophy; and other duties as specified by the direct supervisor.

Required skills include previous experience in supervising and developing youth, ability to effectively work with youth from the ages of 8-17, minimum of 2 years experience working with youth, demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and campers, ability to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred skills include experience working with youth in an overnight camp setting and experience coaching staff. Physical requirements include proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon employment, ability to lift 50lbs, ability to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles, ability to stand for 8 hours (with breaks), and ability to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°.

This is a temporary/seasonal summer position. Applicants should be available June 7 - August 7, 2023 to work & live on-site at our Camp location in Northern California (Mendocino County). Staff members work 40-56 hours/week depending on position with two days off per week. Days off vary per session.

Benefits include onsite lodging, three cooked meals per day, free onsite laundry, Employee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, sick time, onsite workout facilities, free Wifi access in the staff lounge, and free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and are dependent on the circumstances of each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry-level, mid-level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate for this temporary summer position from June 7 - August 7, 2023, is $3,450.