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Residential Camp, WI- Program Specialist ARCHERY - Chicago, United States - Union League Boys and Girls Clubs
Description
Job DescriptionJob Description Description:
Overview:
Program Specialists are responsible for putting on safe, fun, and intentional programs during the day.
Program Specialists assist Cabin Counselors to care for campers in the cabins ensuring that the space is clean and safe, campers are clean and healthy, and managing the social dynamic within the campers.
Specific Duties:
Program Specialist Specific Tasks
Implement safe, intentional, fun activities planned in advance to facilitate daily
Become certified in leading Archery for the campers and staff and any groups that visit camp for the summer
Ensure that program areas are safe, clean, and usable
Facilitate activities with plan B's to account for mishaps, weather, and supply issues
Communicate with the Camp Director supply needs in a timely manner
Report facility issues to the Property Manager in a timely manner
When not working in the program area, be with the assigned cabin assisting Cabin Staff in ensuring that campers are safe, supervised, and well cared for.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to help facilitate programsMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, sit for long periods of time
Must have great communication skills, both verbal and written
General Camp Tasks
Follow all camp rules and ensure that staff and campers are as well
Abide by Personnel Policies & Procedures of the ULBGC Camp
Follow all State of Wisconsin, American Camp Association, and other certifying body guidelines
Some lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
Desire to work collaboratively on a team, with openness to feedback and a desire to grow professionally
Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, high level of energy, and exceptional enthusiasm each day
Trainings and meetings
Attend staff training before camp starts
Attend meetings before each session starts
Work with supervisors to plan skills to improve on while working at camp
Supervisory
Ensure that campers are always appropriately supervised in their activities and are always accounted for according to cabin lists and activity signups
Communicate with staff in activities regarding their expectations while in programs
Report any program concerns to direct supervisor with the intention to improve the camper experience
Live in cabins and support Cabin Counselors by ensuring that campers are on time for meals, activities, and bed
Provide relief for Cabin Counselors during scheduled time off
Ensure that all campers are welcome to participate in activities safely
Manage camper behaviors and give them the tools to be able to participate in camp safely while hopefully making friends and learning new physical, social, and emotional skills.
Complete paperwork such as incident reports, grant reporting, and more as assigned by camp leadership and the office managerReport facility issues to the Property Manager in a timely manner
Complete other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a desire to work with youth
CPR Certified Preferred
Passion to provide a positive camp experience to everyone who comes to camp
Good health and a physical condition suited for outdoor work and long hours
Must live on camp in cabins while camp is in session
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