SPORTS Program LEAD - Summer Camp

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This is a seasonal role from June - August that supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Program Leads provide overall leadership and management in their specific program area. They are responsible for implementing safe and engaging activities that are age‑appropriate, supervising counselors, maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring program equipment is well cared for, communicating supplies that need to be ordered in a timely manner, and conducting program evaluation.

The Program Lead is a member of our program team and works collaboratively with peers to ensure success in all program areas at camp.

Temporary

• Oversee the facilitation of 3‑6 simultaneous sports skill classes and the facilitating staff for campers entering grades 3rd‑9th.
• Develop and ensure delivery of weekly progressive skill curriculum for 10‑15 different sports skill classes such as basketball, soccer, frisbee, lacrosse, volleyball, dodgeball, kickball, whiffle ball, and more.
• Oversee free‑time use of the sports field daily.
• Delegate and support staff assigned to the Sports area in facilitating activities and providing supervision.
• Prepare game supplies for activities ahead of program start time.
• Maintain strong organization and inventory of all program supplies in the sports shed.
• Working knowledge of and experience facilitating a variety of sports and games required.

• Facilitate a safe, fun, and rewarding experience for all campers while serving as a role model embodying Camp Lincoln’s four core values:
  Respect, Honesty, Caring, and Responsibility.
• Responsible for the entire operation of their program area, including supervision and safety of all campers, especially where high‑risk activities are involved.
• Work collaboratively with other Program Leads, Program Coordinators, and the Assistant Camp Director to support delivery of high‑quality daily programming and special events.
• Plan and execute an innovative, engaging, and age‑appropriate camp program.
• Innovate program areas and curriculum creatively.
• Provide feedback to counselors about their program and skill classes.
• Build positive relationships with campers, parents, caregivers, staff, and camp leadership.
• Facilitate an effective and fair skill class sign‑up process for campers.
• Maintain a safe and clean program area—trash removed, equipment inspected routinely, area organized, and space set up prior to activities.
• Maintain inventory of program supplies and communicate needs and purchases to the Assistant Camp Director in a timely manner.
• Remain calm during emergencies and carry out duties as designated by the Emergency Action Plan.
• Attend all Family Nights, staff meetings, and lifeguard in‑services (as needed).
• Provide effective and timely communication to the Summer Program Coordinators.
• Adhere to policies related to maintaining appropriate boundaries with staff, campers, and CITs.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to a direct supervisor promptly.
• Attend required child abuse risk management training and follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership and childcare/camp experience.
• Strong collaborative and teamwork skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for campers, peers, and other staff.
• Growth oriented and able to use feedback for personal and professional development.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and support staff as needed.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse populations and abilities.
• Demonstrated patience and empathy when working with campers and staff.
• Working knowledge of common computer programs such as Word and Excel; ability to use computers for basic administrative tasks and inventory.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential camper information.
• Strong…