Leader In Training Summer Coordinator

About Us 

At Camp Harbor View, kids can be kids. At each of the five program areas (aquatics, leadership, sports, knowledge is power, and art) campers engage in quality programming and learn the skills they need to succeed outside of camp. Our core values of fun, respect, responsibility, character, courage, and community drive the camp experience and create a safe, fun environment for campers to develop as young leaders. Camp Harbor View staff are responsible for fostering that environment and have the great privilege to model our values for our campers.  

Title/Position: Leader in Training Summer Coordinator 

Reports to: Leader in Training Program Director 

Location: Camp Harbor View, Long Island, Boston MA (ferry transportation provided)  

Hours:                    Seasonal, Full-Time; June 21, 2024 – August 23, 2024; 8:15 am to 4:45 pm 

Summary 

We are recruiting for a Leader in Training (LIT) Coordinator to work at Camp Harbor View on Long Island in Boston, MA, and at our location at 46 Plympton Street. Long Island is situated in Quincy Bay, in the middle of Boston Harbor. This role will involve time working at both facilities. The island forms part of the City of Boston and of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. The day camp serves middle school-aged youth living in Boston. The LIT Coordinators primary responsibility is to support the full-time, year-round program coordinators that oversee cohorts of LITs as they implement curriculum, go on field trips, and support LITs in their summer positions as junior camp counselors when they are on the island at the summer camp.   

Responsibilities 

• Provide operations support to full-time coordinators, including supporting mealtimes, field trips,  setting up for workshops, and other administrative tasks as needed;

• Support by providing additional oversight and supervision of a group of high school-aged youth, following the set schedule to ensure timely transitions and ensuring all LITs are always accounted for;

• Provide coaching and support to LITs and use positive behavior guidance throughout the camp day, including on the ferry to and from camp, during morning announcements, at lunch, and at all camp special events;

• Identify LITs who may need additional support, informing the full time LIT program coordinator and referring LITs to the appropriate camp leadership, in a timely manner to ensure campers have access to resources that will allow successful participation;

• Maintain cleanliness of all camp spaces, encouraging LITs/campers to claim responsibility for their belongings and to have pride in the camp’s facilities;

• Adhere to the Camp Harbor View dress code, which includes wearing the issued t-shirt and clothing/footwear that allows for the safe participation in active programming, such as sneakers and athletic shorts, and modest swimsuits for aquatics and water sports;

• Serve as a positive role model for campers, Leaders in Training (LIT), and peers;

• Support the development and growth of a positive camp culture by providing additional support to campers and colleagues as needed and at community-wide events, including, but not limited to, performances, lunch, and the ferry; and

• Other duties that support the Camp Harbor View community as specified by the Program Manager and year-round leadership.

Qualifications 

• 18+ years of age;
• Experience working with youth;
• Interest in youth development principles;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain adaptable;
• Ability to be adaptable in a quickly changing environment;
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and coaching; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.