Camp Programming Coordinator

Camp Programming Coordinator – Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Programming Coordinator supervises Camp Specialists, plans special events, and creates a safe environment for campers and staff.

• Train camp staff in planning and running activities.
• Work with Specialists to proactively create and implement lesson plans for their designated program each week, providing additional support for Specialists running week‑long programs.
• Review and approve specialist activities.
• Provide constructive feedback to staff on an ongoing basis.
• Plan J Camp special events under the discretion of the Camp Director.
• Work with Camp Care Coordinator and Camp Nurses to ensure appropriate accommodations are made as needed.
• Plan and run daily Boker Tov and weekly Shabbat programs with other members of the J Camp leadership team and Specialists.
• Oversee programming budget; order supplies and track expenses.
• Work with the year‑round team to create daily schedule.
• Ensure camp goals and values, including indelible Judaism, are integrated in J Camp programs; collaborate with the Character Ambassador.
• Create alternative program plans and adapt when weather or other changes necessitate.
• Support the Camp Office Administrator with monitoring phone and email.
• Ensure the safety, health and welfare of campers and staff by providing a safe camp environment and responding appropriately to any incidents, illnesses or situations that arise.
• Communicate regularly with the Camp Director and other members of the Camp Leadership Team; share recommendations with the Camp Director on an ongoing basis.
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC.
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position supervises Camp Specialists.

Education/

Experience:

Experience and/or training working with children required;
Camp or similar youth recreation experience required.

Other

Skills:

Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for adults/infants/children, through an approved certifying body. Openness to learning.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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