Camp Coordinator

PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pasadena is seeking a Camp Coordinator responsible for planning and executing seasonal camps. The ideal candidate will have experience in program development and strong interpersonal communication skills. Duties include managing camp logistics, budget oversight, and promoting camps to families. The position offers flexible hours based on camp schedules and pays between $22.50 and $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to promote camps to families and manage camp logistics.
• Experience in outreach and marketing to attract participants.
• Familiarity with Waldorf pedagogy or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute seasonal break camps aligning with Waldorf pedagogy.
• Lead camp activities for various grades and ensure age-appropriateness.
• Manage camp budget and monitor expenditures.

Skills

Experience in program development and management

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Ability to learn new software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Veracross

Canva

Job description

Position Overview

The Camp Coordinator is responsible for all duties associated with planning and executing seasonal break camps. This position requires an understanding of Waldorf education and how to design and implement camp experiences that reflect the Waldorf pedagogy mission and values. All camps must be age-appropriate, thoughtfully planned, and aligned with PWS curriculum standards and program goals.

Additionally, the Camp Coordinator must be on-site during camp weeks and are the lead instructor or assistant for grades camp, as needed. These camps are offered school-wide—from Early Childhood through Middle School—and open to both enrolled and non-enrolled PWS students.

This role involves promoting the program to current PWS families as well as to external families, requiring strong communication skills and an authentic enthusiasm for the camps that are being offered.

In addition, the Camp Coordinator will work with the Business Administrator to develop and manage the camp budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial accountability. This role requires that the individual be comfortable working with software including Microsoft Office to set up camp registration within the School’s databases, evaluating camp pricing, preparing and distributing marketing communications, and managing one-on-one parent communications about PWS seasonal camps.

Qualifications

• Experience in program development and management
• Ability to learn the School’s software application, Veracross.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and design programs such as Canva and email software.
• Experience in recordkeeping and developing and managing budgets.
• Experience in outreach and marketing.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using social media for a variety of tasks.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Outgoing, self-motivated, and open to exploring new ideas.
• Familiarity with Waldorf pedagogy or a willingness to learn.

Compensation

Schedule A: 4 hours/day, typically 9:00AM-1:00PM – All days that camps are not in session.

Work hours may be adjusted on days when a required staff meeting, employee training takes place later in the day, or if front office coverage is needed.

Schedule B: 8:00AM-4PM – All days that camps are in session.

Flexibility will be required to accommodate the needs of the School during peak camp periods.

Specific start and end times may vary for administrative staff members, but the number of hours is representative.

The pay range for this position is $22.50-$25.00 per hour.

Physical Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

This position is primarily based in an indoor setting, with daily outdoor tasks.

During camp weeks, the employee will spend most of the time standing for long periods indoors and outdoors.

The outdoor spaces are made up of hard and uneven surfaces and maintaining balance and stability while performing tasks is crucial.

There will be exposure to different weather conditions and potential hazards such as varied terrain.

This position requires consistent bending and stooping such as bending down to pick up items or perform tasks at ground level.

The employee must regularly lift, carry, and move items that can weigh 20 to over 50 pounds.

It is recommended that anything over the weight limits should be done as an assisted lift, either a two-person lift or a mechanical lift.

The employee must exercise caution when reaching or stretching to access items stored at elevated positions.

It is recommended that employees ask for help when a physical task becomes or is demanding.

The employee must be able to climb stairs to access different levels of the facility.

This job requires the employee to perform tasks that require repetitive hand and finger movements, such as typing.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

PWS resides in two school locations, made up of buildings that include classrooms, art and music rooms, administrative offices, employee flex spaces, and communal spaces.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, noise levels increase when students transition to and from classes, and during recess, lunch breaks, and at dismissal times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pasadena Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact the School’s Human Resources (HR) Manager to request assistance. This policy applies to all recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, professional development, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

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