Residential Camp, WI- Program Specialist OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

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
  • Create a curriculum that teaches campers about outdoor living skills such as: map & compass reading, knot tying, first aid safety, environmental hazards, basic ecology, planning a trip, proper outdoor food prep and storage, etc.
  • 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.

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

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 manager
  • Report facility issues to the Property Manager in a timely manner
  • Complete other tasks as assigned


Requirements:

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Passion to provide a positive camp experience to everyone who comes to camp
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Great communication skills
  • Good follow through on tasks
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred
  • Nurse: must hold Wisconsin Nursing license or be able to attain it.
  • Cook: must hold Serve Safe Manager certificate or be able to attain it.




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