What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Camp Coordinator position at Calvin University?
The Health Camp coordinator will help with the planning and coordination of Health Camp 2026. The coordinator will work alongside another Health Camp Coordinator and Director between February – early July 2026. The coordinator should expect to work between 1 - 10 hours per week from February to the first week of June and then 40-45 hours during the weeks of Health Camp. The schedule will be flexible and will depend on the person's schedule. Work will be completed primarily online.
Time Commitment:
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
Time Commitment:
- February – early May: 10-20 hours total
- Mid-May – early June: 20-30 hours total
- Camp Weeks: June 15-18 and June 22-26th: 40-45 hours/week
- Interview and select camp counselors (March – April)
- Co-lead camp counselor training (June 11 and 12)
- Assist with camp preparation the month and a half leading up to camp (May – June)
- Review camp policies and procedures (Spring semester)
- Assist in purchasing items and helping with last minute details
- Manage camp counselor schedules and handle any counselor issues that arise
- Administer disciplinary actions and procedures with campers, if necessary
- Help plan Health Camp activities as needed, such as overnight, scavenger hunt, and graduation ceremony.
- Available to help the full 2 weeks of camp
- Past summer camp experience
- Minimum of high school diploma
- Behavioral management experience
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Good computer skills, familiar with Excel, Canva, Word, Google Forms, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Qualtrics
- Model good work habits such as punctuality, confidentiality, dependability, fairness, cooperation, honesty, and efficiency.
- Ability to master multiple task areas and exercise good judgement in decision-making.
- Ability to adapt easily to changing circumstances.
- Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
- A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.