Day Camp Coordinator
Alfond Youth and Community Center•Oakland, ME
9d
About The Position
Spend your summer at camp! Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make camp magic happen every single day? The Day Camp Coordinator is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our day camp program, serving as the Camp Director’s right hand and helping guide the overall camp experience. From energizing daily programming to mentoring counselors and shaping unforgettable themes and events, this role is hands-on, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where campers thrive, staff feel supported, and every day at camp is something to look forward to.
Requirements
- Possess a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Education, or other related field. In lieu of a degree, prior work experience at Camp Tracy or other like disciplines will be preferred.
- 21 years or older
- Strong background in organizing, scheduling, marketing, and human relations skills.
- Experience with youth camp or youth programming
- Experience working with young staff and children
- Prior management/supervisor experience
- Ability to interact with staff of all levels.
- Demonstrate internal and external customer service skills.
- Team player
- Good communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to details
- Passion and ability to work with kids
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
Responsibilities
- Organize and implement a diverse and safe day camp program
- Manage the work of assigned staff and/or volunteers
- Carry out daily camp programming through direct involvement with staff and campers.
- Provide council, advice and daily supervision for Group Coordinators and camp counselors.
- Participate and lead in the development of weekly themes and implementation of special events.
- Provides supervision to all campers.
- Meets weekly with the Camp Director to review program plans, plan future events and to discuss camp related issues.
