Camp Coordinator - Haverford

If you believe a job is to inspire and create, smiles are a part of the uniform, and don't mind occasionally getting tangled in thread, performing a kickflip, or playing a rousing game of Ga-Ga, we need to talk! 

Who We Are
Discover the joy, explore new skills, achieve greatness, and navigate through a summer of adventure at DEAN Adventure Camps, designed for campers from PreK to 15 years of age. Every child's experience is enriching and dynamic, with each day bursting with the excitement of new discoveries. You'll be based at our Haverford College location!

Designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our wide age range, we understand the challenges parents face in finding engaging summer activities for their children. That's why we guide each camper to discover their passions through our unique 'Learn by Making,' 'Learn by Doing,' and 'Learn by Playing’ approach. Our diverse activities, from biking and machine sewing to skateboarding and parkour, are crafted to help campers of all ages to Discover strengths, Explore their potential, Achieve new heights, and Navigate challenges with confidence.

You can find DEAN Adventure Camps in 7 locations throughout DC, MD, PA, and VA, and we are looking to create a dynamic summer team for 2024 that we hope can include you! For more information, check out our programs: https://dean2024schedule.softr.app

A Great DEAN Adventure Camp Coordinator is

• Inspired by our mission and purpose. Experiential education, project-based learning, and creating safe, inclusive spaces all speak to the very core of who you are.


• An experienced creative, fun-loving leader in youth development with at least 1 year of demonstrated experience of working with kids (i.e. babysitting, summer camps, teaching, etc.)


• Comfortable resolving a parent concern, mentoring a Counselor in Training, working through a conflict between two campers, and donning a cape for superhero day!


• Flexible and resourceful. You are comfortable knowing that best-laid plans sometimes don’t pan out and you are willing to jump in to figure out solutions. 


• Communicative.  You have demonstrated the ability to work independently and manage your time to meet goals and deadlines but you also work well in a team environment.


• A problem-solver. You love figuring out solutions to ensure camp is a safe and fun experience for everyone.


• Growth-oriented. You know that true capability requires commitment, effort, being open and accepting of feedback, providing feedback, personal reflection, and implementing lessons learned. 


• Able to take direction from a supervisor and work independently for extended periods.


• You are technologically proficient. You are comfortable using computers, tablets, and other online and software platforms, including but not limited to Google Workspace, Slack, etc.


• You have the ability to stay neat and organized in a creative environment.


• Able to commit to the following schedule
  
  
  
  • Starting ASAP to August 30
  
  
  • Monday-Fridays, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm OR 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  
  
  
  

Compensation starts at $18/hr, depending on experience.

Comfortable and capable of the following physical demands of this position with reasonable accommodation:

• Vaccinated against COVID-19, up to date on all other immunizations, and willing to provide proof.


• Willing to submit a health form if a partnership location requires it.


• Lift and carry 35 lbs independently. With or without reasonable accommodation.


• Identify and quickly respond to emergencies.


• Stand, walk, run, and climb stairs to respond to various situations quickly.


• Sit for long periods and maintain mental and physical alertness.


• Ability to maintain high energy and tolerance to environments with high activity and noise levels.


• Ability to maintain composure, keep calm, and collect in high-energy environments.


• Withstand daily exposure to weather and the elements (especially June-August).


• Work 10+ hour days during the months of June-August.