Career Discovery Camp Coordinator

Purpose of the position 

Reporting to the Career Commons Coordinator, the Career Discovery Camp Coordinator is responsible for leading a classroom of elementary-aged campers (6-12 years-old) in a summer enrichment setting. Coordinators facilitate engaging morning and afternoon learning blocks connected to weekly themes, support campers, and help create a safe, structured, and enriching camp experience.  

The camp training week is May 26-29. The Coordinator will participate in 24 hours of paid training during training week. The camp sessions are June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, July 6-10, 13-17. The Coordinator position is up to 30 hours per week during the camp sessions. 

 
Essential functions

• Create, facilitate, and/or support morning and afternoon academic and creative learning with activities that align with each week’s theme 

• Create a positive, inclusive camp environment with clear expectations and routines based upon core values of EO 

• Supervise students throughout the day, including transitions, lunch, and scheduled activities 

• Collaborate with other camp staff to support daily programming 

• Communicate student needs and concerns with camp leadership 

• Follow all camp policies, procedures, and safety guidelines 

• Work collaboratively with EO and camp staff to create and sustain a cheerful, respectful and supportive environment 

• Report suspected child abuse or neglect according to policy 

Competencies 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Ability to listen carefully and interpret what is being said  

• Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time  

• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team  

• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively  

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment  

• Ability to work with ambiguity and under tight schedules  

• Exhibit a positive attitude  

• Exhibit a professional manner and appearance  

• Strong organization, time management, accuracy, and productivity/prioritization skills  

• High level of trust, integrity, and ethics  

• Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of information 

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or GED 

• Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school or camp setting 

• Strong classroom management and organizational skills 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential 

• Flexible, energetic, and enthusiastic about summer enrichment programming 

• Must be available for the following dates – May 26-29 (Training); June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, July 6-10, 13-17 

Preferred education and experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university pursuing a degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or Education 

Work environment

This position is based in the Abingdon, Virginia office. 

Physical demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Position type and expected hours of work 

Employee should be able to work between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The shift for the camp workday is six (6) hours.  

Travel required 

The ideal candidate will be able to travel with the campers on field trips during the camp day. 

Certificates, licenses, registrations  

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement 

EO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, or status as a veteran or other category protected under applicable state or municipal law. EO will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position. 

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.