The Virginia Beach Field House is currently accepting applications for Camp Coordinator. The Camp Coordinator works cooperatively with the Youth Programs Director to plan and execute indoor and outdoor camp programs and activities that feature creativity, education, and adventure. Additionally, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for the care of safety of enrolled campers and may need to assist in higher needs situations. The Camp Coordinator also will mentor and support the camp staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, supervise, execute, and evaluate creative programming for the campers and provide required direction to the staff team

• Ensure counselors and staff are aware of any medical concerns or special needs within their group

• Assist with adapting programs as needed to meet the needs of the campers

• Assist in the supervision of the campers, as needed

• Evaluate programs to ensure the mission and values of the property are being met

• Ensure that all supplies, materials, and resources are available to staff as required

• Relay any concerns of the staff, campers, and general public to the Director.

• Assist in camp marketing

• Schedule and perform staff orientation

• Ensure safety standards and procedures are observed

• Monitor staff performance and discuss any concerns with the Director

• Complete a weekly communication report on the details of each camp session

• Complete an end of summer report to the Director

• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with individuals of all ages (e.g. campers, staff, and parents/guardians)
• At least 6 months experience working at a camp or similar recreational setting including the supervision of staff and campers
• Challenge Course Practitioner Level 1 (preferred), must have the ability to obtain
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificates (preferred), must have the ability to obtain
• This position requires a clear Criminal Background Check including a Vulnerable Persons Search
• This position requires a clear Child Welfare Check
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Required availability for this Full-Time Seasonal position is May 1 to August 31.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing: Frequently (>33% - >66%)
• Sitting: Frequently (>33% - >66%)
• Kneeling: Rarely (
• Walking/Running: Frequently (>33% - >66%)
• Bending/stooping: Occasionally (
• Reaching/twisting: Occasionally (
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Occasionally (lifting up to 50 lbs with/without assistance, push/pull up to 100lbs using wheeled devices) (
• Hearing: Constantly (>66%)
• Talking/shouting: Constantly (>66%)
• Seeing: Constantly (>66%)

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The Camp Coordinator normally works in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment but may be exposed to ambient outdoor conditions on occasion.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.