Summer Camp Program Coordinator

Status: Temporary / Part Time / Non-Exempt

Wage: $20.75/hour Hours per week: 28 - 30 Number of Weeks: 9

Essential Functions:

The Summer Camp Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Summer Camp Staff, Volunteers, and lesson planning for unmounted activities. They will provide direct support to the daily Camp activities and provide future planning for the weeks following. They will also assist and organize the setup and break down of all necessary camp needs.

The Summer Camp Coordinator will operate under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment and actions in assigned instructional and student matters. S/he will report to the Adaptive Services Director.

Specific activities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate training for summer camp staff
• Teach unmounted horsemanship lessons
• Manage a small group of campers (age 5-25), with and without disabilities
• Lesson planning for activities and projects.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents/guardians of campers.
• Pre-plan and execute horse assignments with the input from the Instructing staff

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• 2+ years of riding and horsemanship experience
• Experience working with children and youth, preferably in a camp environment
• Leadership experience with peers or direct reports
• U. S. Citizen or valid resident/ work permit
• Must pass a Criminal History background check

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience working with people and disabilities
• Knowledge of PATH standards and ability to ensure compliance
• Background in horseback riding and basic mounted horsemanship skills desired
• Excellent verbal and good written communication skills
• Ability to set priorities, organize and manage diverse activities and meet deadlines
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results
• CPR/ AED/First Aid certification

Discretion

• Ability to make good decisions based on wisdom, experience and judgment
• Opportunity to act independently within program goals
• Demonstrate common sense, flexibility and teamwork
• Act as an approachable resource for others
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and private information

Responsibility

• Manages risk responsibly, assesses consequences or decisions prior to action
• Utilizes knowledge and creativity in developing progressive lesson plans

Communications

• Strong and clear communication skills
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships internally and externally
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to positively influence with a sense of humor

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

Requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion and/ or physical strain

• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs
• Assist riders weighing up to 190 lbs with mounts and dismounts
• Involves occasional exposure to disagreeable weather conditions
• Walk 5-8 miles per day over uneven surfaces

Little Bit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.