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Summer Day Camp Coordinator (Primary)

Temporary, Full-Time • June 24 - August 20

We’re looking to hire a Day Camp Coordinator who is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the primary-age stream of Promise Vancouver’s Summer Camp program. This staff member will serve as a crucial member of Promise Vancouver’s Summer Team.

About Promise

Promise Vancouver’s guiding principle is the core truth that every child is valuable and loved and it is our mission to help children and youth find security and wholeness in this knowledge. We are a Christian-based nonprofit organization, based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and an independently operating member of UrbanPromise International. The Promise approach is to “Reach a Child, Raise a Leader, Restore Community”, which we put into practice through long-term relationships and intentional programs.

In summer, we offer three main programs: for children in grades 1 to 7, we have two different streams of Promise Vancouver’s Summer Camps (Primary and Preteen), where we strive to help children overcome systemic barriers by increasing their competencies in literacy, social connection, and mental health. For students in grades 8 to 12, we have the Young Leaders Program, a paid employment opportunity for teens where they lead and mentor their younger peers, receive mentorship, and gain valuable life skills.

What you’ll be responsible for

As Primary Day Camp Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the primary-age stream of Promise Vancouver’s Summer Camp in the Downtown Eastside. As a leader on the programs team, your work will have an immediate and meaningful impact on children in a community that faces complex challenges.

This is a full-time (40h/wk, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm) seasonal position (June 24 to August 20). You will be entrusted with the following responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate six-weeks of Promise Summer Camps for campers going into grades 1-4 by creating and implementing a detailed day-by-day plan for the duration of the program, as instructed by Program Managers.
  • Plan and implement training and orientation week for new summer staff, in collaboration with other Summer Camp Coordinators/Managers. 
  • Administration work, including 
    • Communication with parents in-person, through text or phone calls, and also through email (e.g. briefing parents in general on camp activities, field trips, and announcements; but also more specifically to individual caregivers about their child’s progress and care plans).  
    • Registration, keeping track of forms with important camper information (allergies, special needs, etc), and completion of other crucial forms/reports (e.g. incident, safety reports, etc.), all with a steadfast commitment to confidentiality.
    • Liaising with program partners, vendors/venues, food services, etc. 
  • Provide care for all campers with attention to their physical safety, emotional safety, and personal development through adherence to safety protocols and careful attention to relationships.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, especially during outings and field trips.
  • Oversee teenage Young Leader staff (a.k.a. Day Camp Leaders) who are working with campers. This includes providing intake training, giving direct feedback and encouragement, keeping them accountable, and administering disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Participate in and lead regular staff meetings (morning briefing/prayer, end of day debrief), as well as other ad hoc staff meetings.
  • Lead from the front in programs, directing programs and providing leadership. 
  • Be a positive role model and mentor to all involved with summer camps (including families, caregivers, and community members), with words and actions that affirm the inherent value of each person.
  • Conduct self with professionalism, bearing a good image for Promise Vancouver in all things related to the work (e.g. treating all with kindness and welcome, being a punctual and reliable member of the team, prioritizing communication, working with integrity).
  • Recognize that the children we serve are more likely than average to have factors in their life that make them vulnerable and apply this sensitivity as you lead and plan.

The Primary Day Camp Coordinator will be directly supervised by the Program Managers and Executive Director.  The pay range for this coordinator position is $24-$28 per hour, dependent on experience (ECE Certification is preferred but not required). 

What you’ll bring to the table

  • You have a passion for mentoring and developing young people. You will have the opportunity to work with a team to impact the lives of youth, their families, and the wider community. You understand what it means to lead safely and humbly and you put this into practice.
  • You’re charismatic and relational. You’re great at finding common ground to relate with children and teens. You’re comfortable being a day-to-day face of Promise to the children, teens, families, and community partners.
  • You’re a team player. You enjoy working with others to achieve meaningful goals and deliver excellent results. You model great teamwork skills and know what it takes to build an effective team.
  • You thrive in complex environments. The Downtown Eastside is known for its strong sense of community and also for its complex challenges. You’re able to approach complicated situations with sensitivity and nuance.
  • You strive for excellence. These kids are important, so it’s our priority to deliver programs that are first-rate. You recognize that details matter, you listen attentively to what children are saying, and you take action to ensure that they are getting a top quality program.
  • You’re organized. You have more than just heart: you come prepared to take on operational, administrative, and strategic responsibilities to ensure the camp functions smoothly and sustainably.
  • You’re experienced. You’ve developed a unique set of life skills and experiences that will bring value to our small-but-mighty core team. Your background might be in education, child and youth care, social services, recreation, or a different relevant field!

The following words describe our team members:

  • Loving – genuine compassion to all, a trait we believe is reflective of God’s heart
  • Humble – teachable and open
  • Servant Leader – willing to work hard and do any job
  • Relational – values relationships with children and staff
  • Role Model – leads in a healthy way through actions and words
  • Empowering – wants to help others grow

Sound like you?

Send your cover letter and resume to ricky@promisevancouver.ca by June 14 and our team will follow up with you on a rolling basis. All applicants will receive a response and qualified candidates will be asked to interview for this position.