The Mountaineers · 12 hours ago
Seattle Overnight Camp Program Coordinator
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$215/d - $215/dThe Mountaineers is a community of outdoor recreationists and conservationists dedicated to enriching lives by helping people explore and enjoy the natural world. The Seattle Overnight Camp Program Coordinator is responsible for leading and organizing educational and recreational programming for the camp, ensuring a positive environment for both staff and campers.
ConstructionNon ProfitFacilities Support Services
Responsibilities
Oversee, organize, and support programmatic elements of camp such as group activities, waterfront supervision, climbing instruction, group management on the trail, meal preparation and clean-up, and general group facilitation
Create a positive, enthusiastic, supportive, and professional environment for staff and campers
Enthusiastically and confidently provide outdoor instruction for campers (i.e. climbing, hiking, swimming, etc.)
Assist in the preparation and execution of each week of camp including grocery runs, inventory, and curriculum and activity planning
Maintain daily schedule and check-ins with staff and campers
Support training of staff in program delivery and curriculum
Act as point of contact person for staff
Lead and assist in emergency situations
Ensure The Mountaineers youth policies and procedures are followed and adhered to at all times
Facilitating camper arrival and check out
Running activities daily
Running Family Friday
Providing a leadership presence throughout the camp day
Providing excellent customer service to camp families
Check-in and check-out
Parent communication
Staff debriefs and check-ins
Qualification
Required
Minimum age 21
Cultural humility and desire to work with people of all races, ages, genders, abilities and economic backgrounds
Experience working with youth
Ability to pass a national criminal background and sex offender check
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van
Ability to reside overnight at Mountaineers' Stevens Lodge during camp weeks
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Must have (and maintain) an acceptable driving record to drive Mountaineers vehicles
Strong organizational skills and attention to details
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills
Flexibility and adaptability when things don't go as planned
Positive attitude and ability to carry oneself in a professional manner to create positive experiences
Current Wilderness First Responder certification, or ability to become certified before start date
Preferred
Summer camp experience, or comparable experience working with 10-15 year olds in single day or overnight settings
Climbing and belaying experience
Experience teaching outdoor recreation skills such as hiking, backpacking, climbing, first aid, navigation, outdoor cooking, naturalist skills, or teambuilding
Personal outdoor experience (i.e. backpacking, rock climbing, and hiking)
Experience managing a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
End of season bonus for staff who complete the entire season with a current Wilderness First Responder certification
Company
The Mountaineers
The Mountaineers is a community of outdoor enthusiasts passionate about exploration, discovery, learning, and conservation.
Founded in 1906
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tom Vogl
Chief Executive Officer
Rose Steller Burke
Associate Director of Donor Events & Partnerships
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