Day Camp Coordinator

Our Day Camp Coordinators are in charge of daily operations including organizing their camp’s daily schedule, communicating with parents and LES staff, playing with campers during swim time, participating in group games and being present for the silly moments! Coordinators keep tabs on the pulse of camp, observing and providing feedback for Instructors, offering support with behavioral or medical situations, and tie the teaching teams together through daily briefings and debriefings. Prior experience in managing adults is preferred.

We have two locations for Day Camp, each with its own Coordinator. We are looking for someone who likes to create and organize schedules, run meetings, and back up Instructors with enthusiasm and participation when things get goofy, muddy and wild! Putting your maturity hat back on, Coordinators are responsible for the camp’s parent interactions and communication, both face-to-face and over the phone. Emotional intelligence is sought in a Coordinator Candidate so they can offer help to staff in times of need, including situations involving campers. They help lead large-group activities, storytelling and swim time. When possible, they observe and provide feedback on staff instruction and group management. Coordinators must have previous experience managing a team in the outdoors so they can be confident in their decision-making leadership if events occur such as extreme weather, injuries, emergencies, or when disciplinary action is needed. 

The summer camp season runs June 3 through August 10 (some pre-camp virtual meetings required), including one week of training and a break week June 29 - July 6. If you need housing, you are invited to stay at our Staff Camp. Here there are individual tent spaces, a shared outdoor covered kitchen, showers, internet, and toilet amenities as well as the camaraderie of living beside your coworkers and diving deeper into natural living skills.

Applications are rolling; apply today!

Special Benefits

• swim in a river or pond every day!
• individual training in survival and mentoring skills!
• work with a variety of passionate folks!

For full job descriptions and application, please visit our Jobs page. Email workwithus@livingearthva.org with any questions.