Summary:

The alumni experience coordinator is a seasonal, full-time member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff. The alumni experience coordinator plans and delivers the Leadership Development Program and Young Alumni Expeditions.

Classification: Exempt 13(a)(3)

Compensation: $100 a day

Number of days: 7-20

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with staff from diverse backgrounds and styles to plan and deliver transformative summer camping experiences for young alumni aged 18-20

• Plan and lead safe and fun alumni trips from Gallagher to camp spots throughout the Puget Sound with attention to itineraries, logistics including food and gear, budget, staffing, and participant communication

• Plan and lead a safe and fun Leadership Development Program to counselors-in-training

  • plan and deliver orientation for LDP participants with focus on program philosophy, risk management, roles and relationships, and participant goals

  • assist in implementation of staff training on expected interaction between staff, LDP participants, and campers

  • plan and implement session activities that meet desired LDP, camp, and participant outcomes

  • evaluate the success of the program and development of LDP participant abilities and skills in various program activities

  • oversee LDP participants during middle school sessions, including ensuring participants, staff, and campers follow safety and educational procedures; providing guidelines for LDP involvement in program areas and camper interaction; creating opportunities for reflection, goal-setting, and workshops for translating experience to new contexts.

• Maintain high standards for physical and emotional health safety of participants, campers, and self through supervision; pro-active community building; knowledge of and implementation of safety guidelines; awareness of personal, environmental, and equipment-based factors; recognition and treatment of personal health needs, including but not limited to ensuring participants receive medications as directed by health care manager.

• Uphold Camp Gallagher mission and values, including demonstrating respect and proactive care for all campers, staff, visitors, the natural environment, equipment and facilities.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Must be at least 22 years of age at the start of the first alumni program

• Possess the flexibility, emotional maturity, and communication skills to work and live in a rustic, communal setting

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of people in alignment with Camp Gallagher’s values of inclusion and belonging

• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming

• Documented coaching or mentoring experience

• Have or be able to obtain current CPR/AED & First Aid certification

• Have or be able to obtain current Washington Food Worker’s card

• Have or be able to obtain current lifeguard or small craft safety certification

• Commitment to support Camp Gallagher’s mission

Effective October 18, 2021, Camp Gallagher requires all staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and to provide proof of inoculation including Booster.

Camp Gallagher is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to growing and evolving as a culture that is reflective of all of our community members.

Summary:

The LDP mentor works with the young alumni experience coordinator to deliver a leadership-centered counselor-in-training program.

Classification: Exempt 13(a)(3)

Compensation: $100 a day

Number of days: 7-15

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with staff from diverse backgrounds and styles to plan and deliver transformative summer camping experiences for young alumni aged 18-20

• Work with YA Experience Coordinator to lead a safe and fun Leadership Development Program to counselors-in-training by

  • coaching current counselors-in-training as they set goals and provide feedback for progress

  • helping lead training modules and reflection activities for counselors-in-training

  • developing and delivering workshops to help counselors-in-training translate their camp experience to other contexts

  • ensuring participants, staff, and campers follow safety and educational procedures and providing guidelines for LDP involvement in program areas and camper interaction

• Maintain high standards for physical and emotional health safety of participants, campers, and self through supervision; pro-active community building; knowledge of and implementation of safety guidelines; awareness of personal, environmental, and equipment-based factors; recognition and treatment of personal health needs, including but not limited to ensuring participants receive medications as directed by health care manager.

• Uphold Camp Gallagher mission and values, including demonstrating respect and proactive care for all campers, staff, visitors, the natural environment, equipment and facilities.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Must be at least 22 years of age at the start of the first alumni program

• Possess the flexibility, emotional maturity, and communication skills to work and live in a rustic, communal setting

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of people in alignment with Camp Gallagher’s values of inclusion and belonging

• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming

• Documented coaching or mentoring experience

• Commitment to support Camp Gallagher’s mission

Effective October 18, 2021, Camp Gallagher requires all staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and to provide proof of inoculation including Booster.

Camp Gallagher is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to growing and evolving as a culture that is reflective of all of our community members.

Summary:

The young alumni expedition leader is a seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher staff responsible for planning and executing exciting and safe tripping experiences for groups of 6-10 alumni campers using the designated watercraft for the session.

Classification: Exempt 13(a)(3)

Compensation: $100 a day

Number of days: 5

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a fun, outcomes-based tripping program that is appropriate to the age and ability of campers, including:

  • assessing abilities of campers and staff environmental factors and adapting activities and instruction as needed

  • teaching the skills necessary for a fun and safe trip before leaving the camp site and throughout the trip experience, including teaching personal and group health and safe, camp craft, small craft techniques, maintenance and care of equipment, emergency procedures, etc.

  • meeting with the camp nurse before and after trips to monitor camper health

  • planning itineraries in consultation with a camp director before leaving for each trip

  • working with other staff and campers to pack and load all necessary equipment, food, and water into vehicles/vessels,

  • ensuring camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures

  • being prepared to enact emergency procedures

  • managing and caring for physical facilities and equipment in the tripping program area by following written protocols in the tripping manual

• Maintain high standards for physical and emotional health safety of campers and self through supervision; pro-active community building; knowledge of and implementation of safety guidelines; awareness of personal, environmental, and equipment-based factors; recognition and treatment of personal health needs.

• Uphold Camp Gallagher mission and values, including demonstrating respect and proactive care for all campers, staff, visitors, the natural environment, equipment and facilities.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Must be at least 22 years of age

• Possess the flexibility, emotional maturity, and communication skills to work and live in a rustic, communal setting

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of people in alignment with Camp Gallagher’s values of inclusion and belonging

• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming

• Prior experience lifeguarding, instructing, or boating on waterfront similar to Camp Gallagher’s mission

• Have or be able to obtain current CPR/AED & First Aid certification. WFA/WFR preferred.

• Have or be able to obtain current Washington Food Worker’s card

• Have or be able to obtain current lifeguard

• Have or be able to obtain current small craft safety certification or documented training and experience

• Commitment to support Camp Gallagher’s mission

Effective October 18, 2021, Camp Gallagher requires all staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and to provide proof of inoculation including Booster.

Camp Gallagher is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to growing and evolving as a culture that is reflective of all of our community members.