Camp Coordinator

Children's Beach House; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Camp Coordinator to oversee weekend and summer camps. This full-time role involves managing staff, developing engaging programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in positive youth development and a passion for empowering youth. Join a mission-driven organization that focuses on fostering leadership and community involvement, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team in a vibrant camp environment, promoting growth and development for all participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 3+ years of camping experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee summer and weekend camps, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise camp staff while developing engaging programs.
• Foster a positive environment based on Positive Youth Development principles.

Skills

Positive Youth Development

Experiential Learning

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in experiential/wilderness programming

Bachelor’s degree in education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Camp Coordinator reports to the Children’s Beach House Youth Development Program (YDP) Director. The Camp Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the weekend and summer camps, including staffing, management, programming, and training. The Camp Coordinator will collaborate with other CBH staff to support the camp program. This is a twelve-month, full-time position.

The Camp Coordinator is charged with managing summer and weekend camping in accordance with Board Policy and within federal, state, and local laws. The role involves supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values, while developing a positive public image. The Coordinator must meet or exceed all regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate shall be a leader, guide, and participant in establishing a best-practices model of positive youth development in Delaware.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Children’s Beach House (CBH), founded in 1936, is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, families, and communities by empowering them to utilize their strengths and talents. CBH focuses on positive youth development to help youth reach their full potential, fostering leadership, skills, and involvement. This assets-based approach emphasizes strengthening family support systems, which are fundamental to youth development.

Youth development programs (YDP) prepare young people for adolescence and adulthood through structured activities that build social, emotional, ethical, physical, and cognitive skills. CBH’s approach addresses developmental assets like caring relationships, safe environments, health, skills, and civic participation, contrasting deficit-based models that focus solely on problems.

This description outlines the general nature of work performed by this position and is not exhaustive of all duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee implementation of summer and weekend camps
• Develop creative programming, manage teams, and supervise staff
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise camp staff and nurse
• Implement programs for campers
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (e.g., ACA, Food Service, Red Cross)
• Maintain ACA accreditation standards annually
• Develop annual work plans with YDP Program Director
• Support Family Engagement Coordinators and collaborate with school psychologists for evaluations
• Share resources and information about campers
• Support programming for external groups
• Participate in CBH events
• Coordinate with Facility Manager and COO for camp area maintenance and standards
• Train staff in best practices for YDP
• Reside on-site during camps
• Support staff and evaluate risks associated with activities
• Attend staff meetings and provide data for program evaluation
• Motivate and maintain a diverse staff
• Communicate professionally with staff and stakeholders
• Foster a positive environment based on Positive Youth Development principles

EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in experiential/wilderness programming, education, psychology, or related field
• At least 3 years of camping experience
• Strong leadership and teaching skills
• Organizational and administrative skills
• High professional standards

JOB SKILLS:

• Knowledge of positive youth development and experiential learning
• Collaborative work skills with professionals, staff, and families
• Effective organization and communication skills
• Normal range visual and auditory acuity
• Commitment to CBH’s mission and positive community image
• Experience working with diverse populations