Camps Staff Supervision & Support Coordinator

Positions Supervised: Counselors, Activity Specialists, Volunteers

Supervised by: Director of Camp Services

Budget Impact: $650/week during summer season; $20/hour during off-season (approx. 80 hours total between January and June)

The Staff Supervision & Support Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the well-being and performance of camp staff during the camp season. This role involves hiring, supervising, and evaluating counselors, activity specialists, and volunteers, providing support and training, and ensuring that staff provide a high-quality experience for campers. During the off-season, the Coordinator supports staff outreach and recruitment efforts, conducts interviews, and develops training programs for staff growth and policy orientation. Additionally, this role includes regular one-on-one meetings with the Director of Camp Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exemplify the elements of SVdP: Spirituality, Friendship and Service in all phases of work
• Advance the mission, goals, and objectives in all applicable strategic plans
• Support / Live / Adhere to the “Rule” and teachings set forth by Frederic Ozanam
• Effectively communicate to SVdPD staff any new, changed, or eliminated, process, procedure, program, or resolution
• Ability to work well with others

Summer Camp Program (mid-June to mid-August – Full Time):

Collaborate with leadership team to create cabin assignments for campers and staff

• Maintain a consistent presence out in the camp program observing staff and volunteers
• Supervise and evaluate camp staff and volunteers, providing feedback and support
• Review staff journals and paperwork weekly for continuous improvement
• Communicate and coordinate with the camp administration team to address camper needs and concerns
• Develop and distribute staff awards to recognize outstanding performance
• Coordinate staff roles and responsibilities such as cleaning and transportation assignments
• Collect and return lost and found items to campers and staff
• Lead daily staff meetings to address updates and concerns
• Lead Monday and Saturday staff meetings for more in-depth debrief and preparation for coming weeks
• Conduct cleanliness inspections in specialist areas and staff spaces, including the staff kitchen and roundhouse
• Provide transportation for campers to rendezvous points and field trips/adventure camp canoe trips as needed
• Review and follow up on incident reports related to staff concerns, ensuring appropriate actions are taken

Summer program compensation is $650/week plus room and board.

Off-Season Responsibilities (January - June, approx. 80 hours total)

• Support staff and volunteer outreach and recruitment efforts to attract qualified candidates for camp positions
• Review parent and camper surveys for staff-related feedback, identifying areas for improvement
• Conduct staff and volunteer interviews and select qualified staff for the upcoming camp season
• Develop training programs related to staff growth and policy orientation
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with the Director of Camp Services to discuss progress, planning, and improvements (6-10 meetings per year)

Off-season compensation is $20/hour.

The above are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in camp management or a related field is preferred
• Previous experience managing, supervising, and providing constructive feedback to staff
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and campers
• Training and certification in camp safety and supervision will be provided during the off-season
• Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, or a related field
• Preferred three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a camp setting
• Minimum three years of experience working with children
• Enjoy camp life and the benefits realized by the campers