About this position
Are you passionate about mentoring teens and shaping the next generation of leaders? We are seeking a dynamic and organized Youth Leadership Coordinator Coordinator to design, lead, and grow our leadership development programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a camp environment, enjoys working directly with youth, and is excited about building meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plan and manage our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) and Counselors-in-Training (CIT) programs. These programs focus on preparing teens to enter the workforce by building key leadership and job-readiness skills. The coordinator will be responsible for both direct oversight and supervision of campers, as well as program design and development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Design & develop the CIT and LIT programs working with the Day Camp Coordinator and Camp Director
- Plan, lead and participate in all weekly LIT field trips, working within budget
- Coordinate CIT and LIT mentoring assignments
- Conduct leadership and professional development trainings weekly
- Coordinate certification opportunities to CITs
- Complete necessary paperwork and safety checks for all field trips
- Oversee the LIT Sr. Counselor to facilitate the daily programming
- Recruit & schedule third-party workshops & visits to camp to enrich the LIT & CIT program
- Conduct end-of-season evaluations for all CITs
- Coach and correct behaviors of the young leaders
- Work alongside the Day Camp Coordinator to facilitate weekly theme activities
- Provide overnight supervision during the last week of camp for any LITs & CITs spending the night
- Complete any volunteer documentation associated with CITs for school/extracurricular credit, and for hours logged with the AYCC Volunteer Manager
WORK SCEHDULE: Seasonal, June-August; 4 full days (Mon-Fri)
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Youth Behavioral management
- Group facilitation
- Scheduling & planning
- Basic fiscal management
- Good teamwork
- Good communication
- Adaptability
- Models good behavior
- Critical thinking
- Maintain confidentiality
- Attention to details
- Ability to work independently
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- High-school diploma or equivalent
- Current Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and first aid certification or be willing to become certified within 90 days of employment.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with middle-school and high-school age youth
- Preferred: Prior experience in leadership development & behavioral management.