Program Coordinator - Summer Camp

Program Coordinator - Milton Academy Summer Camp

Position: Summer Camp Program Coordinator

Department: Lower School Auxiliary Programs

Hours: Full-time with the flexibility to work nights and weekends

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification: Staff (Seasonal–Summer)

Salary Range: $25-28 per hour contingent upon experience

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

This is a seasonal position beginning in late May and ending in early August. The program coordinator will work closely with the camp director to ensure that day-to-day operations of camp run smoothly. The person in this role will have a wide-variety of responsibilities which include but are not limited to planning weekly schedules, helping with general camp communications, assisting with camper intake and registration, setting up various camp activities, and more.

The program coordinator is enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative, and flexible.

• Work with the Camp Director to implement camp programming and ensure a smooth workflow
• Work with activity leaders to assist in weekly planning and make sure they have all necessary supplies for their daily activities
• Assist camp director with administrative tasks such as sign-up intake, corresponding with parents, Monday morning registration/drop-off
• Be present at the main entrance to greet visitors and direct campers to their activities
• Track daily camper attendance
• Assist with end-of-day camper pickup
• Participate in and implement a variety of programming
• Assist in the marketing of camp by taking pictures and helping with its social media presence
• Assist in preparing lists of campers and materials for daily electives
• Be willing to assist with any additional camp needs
• Work with counselors to help them perform daily job expectations, including but not limited to:
  • Expectations as listed in the Staff Manual
  • Daily elective selections
  • All-Camp Activity participation
  • General elective operations

Supervision to be received: Reports directly to the Summer Camp Director

Supervision to be exercised: Responsible for supervising senior counselors, junior counselors, and campers

Preferred: Experience working in a middle school, elementary school or summer camp

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Adobe.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
• Receptive to supervision and professional development.
• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.