Job Title: Day Camp Coordinator
Purpose: Direct and supervise Day Camp programs
Reports to: Outdoor Programs Manager
Direct Report: Camp counselors assigned to weekly Day Camp sessions
Dates: May 24- September 4, 2021
About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.
Youth spend 90% of their time indoors. Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based programs to youth of all backgrounds at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer camp, environmental education & STEM classes for schools, and community-based out-of-school time nature programs.
We are proud to offer inclusive and welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature and stewarding the environment.
Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.
About This Position
The Day Camp Coordinator is a pivotal role at Camp Tanadoona, as we will have over 230 day campers every week and will require great leadership, organization, and confidence in themselves.
General Responsibilities:
• Identify and meet camper needs, provide guidance and leadership, and carry out camp program.
• Identify and meet staff needs by providing support and leadership.
• Work with counselors to plan a constructive, well balanced program.
Essential Functions:
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels), and provide necessary instruction to campers.
• Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Reading and writing ability in planning and conducting activity schedules.
• Ability to help peers with scheduling and planning of programs.
• Ability to evaluate all staff members under your supervision.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Supervise counselors, provide feedback, and collaborate with Leadership Team to ensure quality program delivery.
• Plan Day Camp activities that align with the program delivery goals and desired outcomes of Camp Fire MN.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group and with individual campers
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during their camp stay.
• Help each participant meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.
• Develop opportunities for positive interaction between campers.
• Carry out established roles for supervising camper health and enforcing camp safety regulations.
• Supervise all aspects of the campers’ day
• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory sessions.
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean up and chores, sportsmanship, table manners, and following camp rules, regulations, and policies
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, facilities, and the environment.
• Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents and visitors.
• Guiding counselors in being successful in programming and assignment completion.
• Participate in openings, closings, all camps, overnights, etc. as scheduled.
• Review paperwork to make sure it is complete. Check schedules for complete program areas.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties are assigned as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults outdoors in an active environment
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group and to children.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to lead and teach activities.
• Ability to supervise and lead 4-7 other staff members in planning and carrying out programs.
• Minimum 1 year of program counselor experience working at Tanadoona or other summer camp.
• Ability to coordinate, organize and supervise counseling staff.
Desired Availability:
• Available to attend Leadership Training starting May 24. Last day of work is Sept 4.
Pay Range:
• $10-12.50 per week
Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp
• Please direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)
• Fax: 952-378-1661
• Mail: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.
Day Camp Coordinator
Posted: January 14, 2021 by MAEE Administration
Category: Camp Fire Minnesota
Dates: May 24- September 4, 2021
About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.
Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.
About This Position
The Day Camp Coordinator is a pivotal role at Camp Tanadoona, as we will have over 230 day campers every week and will require great leadership, organization, and confidence in themselves.
General Responsibilities:
• Participate in openings, closings, all camps, overnights, etc. as scheduled.
• $10-12.50 per week
Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp
• Please direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)
Dates: May 24- September 4, 2021
About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.
Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.
About This Position
The Day Camp Coordinator is a pivotal role at Camp Tanadoona, as we will have over 230 day campers every week and will require great leadership, organization, and confidence in themselves.
General Responsibilities:
• Participate in openings, closings, all camps, overnights, etc. as scheduled.
• $10-12.50 per week
Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp
• Please direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)