Summer Camp Program Specialist - Camp Mariah

Program Specialists are assigned to a specific activity area during the day and are responsible for developing lesson plans and teaching four to six one-hour activity periods each day, providing supervision and guidance to campers. Activities include but are not limited to: Art, Athletics, Ceramics, Chess, Coding, Creative Writing & Journalism, Culinary Arts, Dance, Drama, Fashion and Sewing, Martial Arts, Music, Nature and Hiking, Outdoor Living Skills & Pioneering, Photography, Robotics, SCRATCH & STEAM, Sign Language, SEL, Video & Film, and Yoga. When not teaching or in scheduled prep time, program specialists work as a General Counselor in assigned village, living in cabins with campers and assume responsibility for their safety and well-being.

Program Specialists will report to the Director of Specialists.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and teach four to six one-hour classes each day, providing supervision and guidance to campers.

1. Supervise the staff assigned to activity area, utilizing their skills to enhance the program.

1. Responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies and keeping the program area clean. This may include lifting heavy supplies and program equipment.

1. Prepare and submit reports, evaluations, supply requests and inventories as requested by the Director of Specialists.

1. When not teaching or in scheduled prep time, work as a General Counselor in assigned village.

1. Provide 24-hour-a-day direct supervision, leadership and guidance to campers with assigned co-counselors. This includes supervising the group in between and during the daily program, planning cabin activities, eating meals with campers and behavior management.

1. Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of campers.

1. Live in a cabin with 6-12 campers and co-counselors for the full duration of each camp session. Time off during each encampment will be arranged by a supervisor.

1. Understand that the position involves living in cabins with little to no privacy and eating all meals with campers in a large, noisy dining room.

1. Understand that campers come first and decisions should be made in the best interest of campers.

1. Address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

1. Be an active member of the camp community by participating in all camp programming including camp-wide events, overnights, hikes, swimming, activities and village meetings. This includes but is not limited to: going on hikes in the woods on camp property and going in the water during swimming activities. At times, lifting heavy objects may be necessary.

1. Write daily reports and a final evaluation for each camper to help evaluate their needs, goals and progress during their camp experience.

1. Strive to work in a cooperative manner with fellow staff to achieve goals of the program.

1. Explain and enforce the policies, traditions, and rules of camp.