Summer Camp Program Coordinator

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator for a summer camp focused on children aged 7 to 17. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating meals, and ensuring a positive atmosphere for campers from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will possess emotional maturity, a strong interest in working with children, and the ability to prioritize camper needs. With responsibilities including staff supervision and program planning, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a camp setting. Room and board are provided for the entire summer, making it an exciting and rewarding experience.

Benefits

Room and board provided for the entire summer

Qualifications

• Ability to understand camper needs and contribute to camp objectives.
• Experience working with diverse populations and emotional maturity.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of summer staff and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Planning and coordinating camp programs and activities.

Skills

Emotional maturity

Interest in working with children

Good judgment

Teamwork

Education

One year of college education or equivalent experience

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: 5/28/25

Anticipated End Date: 8/19/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 60

Salary/Wage Range: Weekly $500.00 to $500.00

Number Of Positions: 1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Working with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Supervising staff ages 16+. The population that we serve comes from a diverse set of socio-economic backgrounds. Bethel Horizons strives to create a positive atmosphere for all people. You will be responsible for coordinating one of the two camps that take place weekly. This includes supervising staff, coordinating meals, and working with staff and campers on behavioral needs, schedules, and various other needs. Room and board are provided for the entire summer.

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY:
A Program Coordinator is accountable to the Program Director for the quality and delivery of work produced.

HOURS: PART-TIME/FULL-TIME: Seasonal Full-Time
COMPENSATION: $500/week

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Suggested one year of college education or the equivalent in working life experience.
● The ability to meet each camper where that camper is at with the four harmonies of Bethel Horizons: God, Self, Others and Nature.
● Emotional maturity.
● Interest in working with children, ability to understand the needs of the campers, and the good judgment to place the needs of the campers and the camp ahead of personal desires.
● Interest in contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the camp. Ability to work as a member of a group or team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Direct supervision of summer staff.
● Ensuring staff are compliant with Bethel Horizons policies and procedures, and the overall goals of each weekly program.
● General planning and coordinating of camp programs.
● Assigning daily camp tasks and ensuring the completion of those tasks.
● Interpret safety and health regulations.
● Guide the individual camper in participation in individual, total program unit and all-camp activities.
● Assist with program activities and other activities in the program unit, working closely with the Senior Counselors.
● Assist with all camp program activities and other camp wide activities as assigned.
● Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Application Instructions:
Please use the URL provided to submit a Google Form application. We will follow-up to schedule an interview.

Contact:
Org: Bethel Horizons
Contact: Shannon Sack
Web: https://bethelhorizons.org/
Email: [e-mail]