Teen Leadership Coordinator; University Village Albany , Recreation and Wellbeing

Teen Leadership Coordinator (University Village Albany) (4128U), Recreation and Wellbeing

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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. We look for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to junior staff as the camp day goes on.
• Provide guidance to staff (Junior Counselors and Counselors-in-Training) about creating and executing lesson plans.
• Provide training, support, and coaching to assigned staff working in assigned camp program(s), giving direction and feedback as necessary.
• Assist with the development of and help facilitate in-person staff training.
• Maintain and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of camp staff.
• Organize, implement, and document a professional development program, including weekly staff meetings.
• Ensure staff are adhering to and understand all stated policies and procedures of the Recreational Sports Department, and UC Berkeley, while providing a safe, fun, and educational skills‑based experience for all youth campers/participants.
• Help campers, and staff adjust to camp life and each other.
• Motivate campers and staff to enthusiastically participate in all programs and activities.

• Create schedules for CILTs, and collaborate with the Leadership Team to create schedules for Junior Counselors and Counselors in Training, taking into account individual strengths and areas for improvement in order to maximize staff effectiveness.
• Complete individual midsummer check‑ins with all your staff where you provide positive feedback to employees for areas they excel in, and constructive feedback for areas where they are struggling.
• Complete formal end‑of‑summer evaluations for your staff that provides comprehensive feedback on areas for improvement, and strengths. A copy will be provided to employees, and a copy will be kept internally for future reference.
• Prepare, maintain, and process all forms and paperwork accurately and promptly (e.g., rosters, timesheets, equipment/supplies inventory, staff paperwork, etc.).
• Complete Accident Reports, Incident Reports, and Child Abuse/Neglect (CANRA) forms when needed, making sure to alert supervisors.
• Communicate and work closely with Youth Programs Coordinator on all aspects of customer service, paperwork, facility, program development, and staff supervision.
• Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location.

• Develop general, recreational lesson plan/curriculum standards for CILTs to follow for each activity offering, using historical lesson plans as reference.
• Be active around the facilities by monitoring day‑to‑day activities and be a visible and accessible leadership staff member.
• Look for ways to improve the program and share feedback in daily leadership meetings and/or to the Youth Programs Coordinator and Youth Camps Supervisor.
• Assist with, lead, and/or participate in all special events, staff meetings, theme days, and programs designated by your leadership team and/or supervisor.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks around the facility as needed to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Organize and run parent orientations.
• Promote theme days or group traditions to help campers and staff feel united as a group and add enjoyment to the camp.
• Communicate and resolve with parents CILTs progress or perceived problems.
• Administer First‑Aid/CPR as needed and in accordance with training/certification.
• Ensure staff have safe and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Develop and manage a system to return…