Summer Camp Program Coordinator

**Berrigan Elementary School,**
**199 Berrigan Drive, Nepean, Ontario**
**K2J 5C6** Summer Camp Program Coordinator**

Do you have a passion for education and learning? Do you love working with children and youth? Do you consider yourself a coding or robotics specialist? Then we want you to join STEM Camp as a Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator is enthusiastic and enjoys making sure the camp activities are running smoothly. Program Coordinators have excellent time management skills and an excellent ability to motivate people.

**Why join STEM Camp?**
- Monday to Friday work schedule - weekends off
- Daytime work hours
- Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off
- Fun work environment and culture while working with children
- Career pathing - get experience in the STEM fields
- Future Opportunities
- Rewards and Recognition

Program Coordinators should be punctual, patient, friendly, reliable, creative, energetic, and work well independently as well as in a group.

**Responsibilities**

The responsibilities of a Program Coordinator include but are not limited to:

- Overseeing Counsellors to ensure the STEM Camp curriculum is properly implemented
- Leading activities with children between the ages of 5-13 years old
- Developing STEM-related activities to help fill programming (if needed)
- Performing duties of a Counsellor in an emergency
- Modelling appropriate behaviour and creating positive interactions
- Ensuring that emergency procedures are followed by campers and staff
- Engaging parents by providing appropriate and professional feedback
- Assisting the Camp Coordinator with training staff at your location
- Ensuring a smooth pick-up and drop-off process at the start and end of each day
- Effectively communicating when parents seek assistance about camp or their children
- Purchasing extra camp supplies when approved by the Management Team
- Mentoring Counsellors-In-Training (CIT) at your location (if applicable)
- Administrative tasks include completing camp reports, following up on absent campers, etc.
- Carrying out reasonable duty requests from members of the Management Team
- Attending the mandatory training period for all Program Coordinators
- Graduated from or currently enrolled in a STEM-related field or Bachelor of Education at a post-secondary institution (considered an asset, not a requirement)
- Knowledge and understanding of STEM related topics
- Inspirational and creative thinking skills
- Customer service-oriented mindset
- Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change
- The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to commute to workplace location
- Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized

**What to Expect**

Although our camp season runs in July and August, we are looking for Program Coordinators to begin training in late June 2023. This is a full-time, contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.

**Hourly Wage**

$17.50 - $20.00 per hour (based on relevant camp experience)