new this year!

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS

redefined responsibilities

LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF STAFF AND CAMPER EXPERIENCE

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

TYPE

The ‘type’ indicates what may be expected of you in this role. There are three types of positions: Admin, Facility & Support, and Specialists. The type, along with the level will be used to determine your pay. Please review the (External Payscale) for more information. Your official pay will be included in your contract offer, but you are encouraged to use this document as a resource.

Level

The ‘level’ indicates the amount of responsibility associated with the role within the type. 1 is the highest level, meaning it holds the most responsibility for that type. For descriptions of each level within each type, please review (External Payscale). The level, along with the type will be used to determine your pay. Your official pay will be included in your contract offer.

Required Certifications

Required certifications will be listed for each position. Upon your acceptance, AGQ will compensate you for any certifications that are required of you that you do not currently possess. AGQ must have these certifications on file before the beginning of Staff Week. Please note, beginning in 2020, Chauffeur licenses for cabin trips or activity area trips will not be reimbursed.

Recommended skills

Certain aspects of the job may be easier for individuals who have additional knowledge in aspects like, excel, CampMinder, etc. These skills are recommended, and not required, any you may even get more familiar with them over time in the role!

Overview & Expectation

This will give you an overview of the each role. Please review the expectations to get a more definitive understanding for what is expected from the individual in each position.

Side Leaders

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 2

END DATE: Aug. 29

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLs:

• Conflict Resolution

• Problem Solving

overview

Also known as Head Female and Head Male, the Northside and Southside leaders are responsible for facilitating a positive environment for their respective sides, including both camper and staff experiences.

EXPECtations

• Lead respective camp “side”.

• Take strong role in staff bonding, training and morale.

• Actively mentor staff members.

• Lead camper experience - Lead flag, make announcements; responsible for opening campfire, and toilet talks.

• Acts as next stop for dealing with conflict, homesickness, etc., when cabin counselors cannot solve camper or cabin issues.

• Prepared to contact parents and assist cabin counselors with this process when required.

• Responsibility for side cleanliness - makes and enforces bathroom cleaning schedule, camp sweeps, etc.

• Act as liaison between lodge and cabin counseling staff.

• Assist with staff evaluation preparation.

• Work alongside the Inclusion Specialist(s) to promote best practices when it comes to camper experience.

• On-point for conflict resolution within sides and between sides in relation to staff.

• Work to promote a positive camper experience and strong staff dynamic.

• One planning hour/day.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

leader-in-training director (lit)

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 4

START DATE: Jun. 5

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Chauffeur License

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended Skills:

• Planning & Organization

overview

Plan and implement the Leaders-In-Training program during Sessions 2, 3 and 4. Apply basic youth development principles in working with LITs through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth. Help them to understand the role of a leader on camp and the progression from LIT to CIT.

EXPECtations

• Work as a pair to run the Leaders-In-Training program during Sessions 2, 3 and 4.

• Develop leadership curriculum for group of 18-40 campers (depending on enrollment) for each afternoon and evening.

• Lead a team of other LIT counselors and live in cabin with LIT group.

• Plan and execute LIT trip with oversight from the Leadership Director and Overnight Trips Director

• Schedule, oversee and assign counselors for LIT Shadowing.

• Plan and execute the Sunday/Monday LIT Brunch on Sleep-In Days.

• Facilitate Counsels for each LIT group.

• Provide a comprehensive weekly schedule for all support staff.

• Ensure highest level of safety while on the trip and during LIT activities.

• Ensure a strong foundation of leadership and teamwork is instilled among all LITs.

• One planning hour/day during 2-week sessions.

Senior camper director

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 4

START DATE: Jun. 5

END DATE: AUG. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Chauffeur License

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended Skills:

• Planning & Organization

Overview

Plan and implement the Senior Camper Program for campers entering 10th or 11th grade who are not in the LIT program during sessions 2, 3 and 4. Apply basic youth development principles in working with senior campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.

EXPECtations

• Work as a pair to run the Senior Camper Program during Sessions 2, 3 and 4.

• Develop curriculum for group of 20 campers to highlight the campers’ ‘final session’ at camp.

• Responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding senior campers in their personal growth.

• Lead a team of other Senior Camper counselors and live in cabin with the Senior Camper group.

• Plan and execute Senior Camper trip with oversight from the Leadership Director and Overnight Trips Director

• Provide a comprehensive weekly schedule for all support staff.

• Ensure highest level of safety while on the trip and during Senior Camper activities.

• One planning hour/day during 2-week sessions.

overnight trips director

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 5

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

• Chauffeurs License

Recommended Skills:

• Experience backpacking or hiking

Overview

Responsible for developing and delivering an Overnight Camping program that is appropriate for the age and ability of campers and ensures the highest level of safety and fun for reach participant. Manage the direction, supervision and organization of campers on two trips each two-week session. Oversee all overnight camping/trips at camp.

EXPECtations

• Oversee the entire overnight tripping program at camp.

• Prep and guide three 4-day introductory overnight hiking trips (Frodo) and three 1-day overnight camping trips (Big Wild) in Northern Michigan during Sessions 2, 3, and 4.

• Ensure highest level of safety for all participants throughout all overnight camping programs.

• Maintain camp hiking supplies, including tents and the trips equipment.

• Oversee and approve all overnight trip itineraries, supplies, etc. (i.e. LIT Trip)

• Oversee overnight trip spending and work within a tight budget for purchases.

• Design and implement the new Outdoor Skill/Camping Activity Area during non-Frodo weeks.

• Run sign-ups for the Outdoor Skill/Camping Activity Area

• Transport campers and supplies using camp vehicle.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

day trips director

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 4

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Chauffeurs License

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended Skills:

• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

• Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

• CampMinder

overview

Responsible for developing and delivering a day trip program that is appropriate for the age and ability of all campers and ensuring the highest level of safety and fun for each participant. Manage the direction, supervision and organization of campers on two trips each week.

EXPECtations

• Coordinate two day trips per week for campers.

• Ensure highest level of safety during trips.

• Run trip sign-ups, secure parental permission, compile forms

• Works with health staff to plan for any health needs during the trip.

• Select support staff to help during trip and make sure staff are covered during their absence.

• Adhere to budget for all trips and assess amount to charge campers for each trip.

• Responsible for subtracting funds from store account cards and in CampMinder.

• Transport campers using camp vehicles.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Maintenance Director

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: may 29

END DATE: sept. 4

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS:

• RTV Use

• Chainsaw

• Tractor

• Experience with Property Management/Maintenance Work

overview

Work alongside the Caretaker, Director of Operations, and Maintenance Team to ensure the upkeep and overall cleanliness of the AGQ grounds and facilities.

EXPECtations

• Ensure day-to-day upkeep of camp facility.

• Oversee Maintenance Staff alongside Caretaker and Director of Operations and work together to assign tasks daily to Maintenance Staff

• Utilize and update Maintenance Request Form to maintain efficiencies within staff - assign tasks as necessary

• Assist in facilitating daily Maintenance meetings in the morning, and oversee Maintenance staff progress

• Execute trash pickup each day after cabin cleanup.

• Assist kitchen staff in organizing the pantry 2x/week.

• Maintain loading dock area and do recycling runs as necessary.

• Maintain maintenance vehicle and maintenance shed.

• Support activity staff as necessary.

• Fulfill daily responsibilities each morning and assist in bigger projects in the afternoon.

• Execute general repairs, including but not limited to cabin screens, ropes and doors; bathroom repairs; etc.

• Understand responsibilities of role in emergency procedures.

• Also live as a cabin counselor.

store manager

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: jun. 5

END DATE: aug. 29

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS:

• Mail Merge

• CampMinder

• Excel

• GFS

• Parent Communication

• Experience working within a strict budget and meeting sales goals.

overview

Responsible for the overall function, safety, and success of the AGQ Camp Store and camper and staff health and safety. Will work alongside the Assistant Store Manager and CITs to train and implement best practices in the store.

EXPECtations

• Manage camp store and inventory room.

• Open and close camp store for the season.

• Set up store accounts for each camper each session.

• Staff camp store each evening during free time.

• Communicate with parents via phone, email, or in-person with store-related questions

• Actively mentor Counselors-in-Training in the store setting

• Train and oversee staff working in the store to maintain best practices

• Track staff store purchases and update Master Store Spreadsheet.

• Charge accounts once every two days and update cards when parents add funding every day.

• Keep inventory and work with camp director to place re-orders of merchandise.

• Take a full inventory weekly and report back to the Camp Director with amounts and sizes

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the camp store and items stored.

• Closing camp store camper accounts each session.

• Submit orders to the Director of Operations for store drinks and snacks at least twenty four hours before deadline.

• Oversee role of Assistant Store Manager and assign tasks as required.

• Leave a plan for the Assistant Store Manager when on time-off.

• Collaborate with directors on designing gear in the off-season if necessary

• One planning hour/day.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

waterfront director

TYPE: ADMIN

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: jun. 5

END DATE: aug. 29

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

• Boater’s License

• Knowledge of waterskiing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing.

Recommended SKILLS:

• Lifeguard Instructor

overview

Responsible for the overall function, safety, and success of the AGQ waterfront and the activities it supports. Will oversee lifeguard efficiencies, maintain the highest level of safety, and ensure the programs running on the waterfront are supported, safe, and engaging.

EXPECtations

• Lead opening and closing of the waterfront facility for the season, as well as the daily maintenance and cleanliness of the facility and its equipment throughout the summer.

• Responsibility for evaluating lifeguard skills through in-service and observation and maintaining high level of safety.

• Execute swim checks for campers on the first day of each session and as needed for swim club completion.

• Assign buddy tags for all staff and campers and maintain the buddy board.

• Maintain equipment and supplies for all waterfront activity areas.

• Ensure all equipment is up to standard and accessible in the event of an emergency.

• Schedule one guard in-service/week for all guards.

• Ensure lifeguard and waterfront efficiencies are maintained when lifeguards have their time-off and assist in finding coverage as needed.

• Review expectations and conduct Swim Checks to assess the ability of each camper on camp on the first day of each session.

• Ensure waterfront safety systems are in place and working including lifeguard gear and boat equipment.

• Lead missing swimmer procedures and drills.

• Call and lead “polar bear” daily.

• On-point for boat emergencies on the waterfront.

• Have plan and notes for Assistant Waterfront Director when on time-off.

• Oversee and mentor the Assistant Waterfront Director in all aspects of running the waterfront.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Allergy Specialist

TYPE: Facility & Support

LEVEL: 1

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certified

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended Skills:

• Experience working in an industrial kitchen setting

overview

Prepare lunch and dinner for campers alongside the kitchen staff for those who require food accommodations as indicated on their health forms.

EXPECtations

• Work in the kitchen starting at the beginning of 2nd hour and 4th hour to prepare dietary restriction meal or allergy meal for lunch and dinner respectively.

• Review all participant dietary restrictions and food allergies each session

• Use the Inclusion Specialist as a resource for any outstanding dietary accommodations

• Work alongside the Kitchen Director to ensure best practice for preparing these meals

• Work alongside Kitchen Director to meal plan and order foods to accommodate camper needs

• Review Allergy and Dietary restriction camper accommodations before each session.

• Prepare to communicate with parents about our procedures when it comes to accommodating these campers as needed.

• Also work as a cabin counselor

Meal Push

TYPE: Facility & Support

LEVEL: 3

START DATE: Jun. 13

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended Skills:

• ServSafe Certified

overview

Will assist the Kitchen Staff in putting out the food before each meal. Responsible for one-three meals each day.

EXPECtations

• Assigned to one to three meals.

• Come to the kitchen approximately 20 minutes before the start of the meal and assist with putting out the meal.

• Responsibilities may include setting up salad bar for lunch and dinner, or prepping cold-breakfast in the mornings.

• Stay after the meal to put away leftovers and oversee dining hall and kitchen cleanup.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Asst. Maintenance Director

TYPE: Facility & Support

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 5

END DATE: Sept. 4

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended Skills:

• Experience with property management and/or maintenance

overview

Second in command to Maintenance Director - will assist in all facets of the daily upkeep of camp grounds and work to ensure best practice are met within the Maintenance Team.

EXPECtations

• Assist the Maintenance Director with all of his/her responsibilities for 2-4 hours each day.

• This includes trash/recycling maintenance, and the overall cleanliness and function of camp grounds and facilities.

• Work alongside the morning Maintenance Staff under the direction of the Maintenance Director to fulfill daily maintenance responsibilities.

• May be asked to assist Caretaker, Director of Operations, and/or Maintenance Director on larger maintenance initiatives.

• May assist with pantry organization and recycle runs twice each week.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

asst. Store manager

TYPE: Facility & Support

LEVEL: 3

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

overview

Second in command to Store Manager - will assist in all facets of running the Camp Store.

EXPECtations

• Assist the Store Manager in running the camp store.

• Take point when the Store Manager is off-camp.

• Help maintain inventory, place orders, and work alongside CITs during store hours.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the camp store.

• Assist in closing camp store camper accounts each session.

• Work as a cabin counselor.

asst. waterfront director

TYPE: Facility & Support

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

• Boater’s License

Recommended SKILLS:

• Knowledge of waterskiing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing.

• Lifeguard Instructor

overview

Second in command to waterfront director - will assist the waterfront director in all facets of leading the waterfront.

EXPECtations

• Second in command to waterfront director.

• Assist waterfront director in all facets of leading the waterfront.

• Must have knowledge of waterskiing, swimming, canoeing and sailing.

• Take over the waterfront directors’ responsibilities when the waterfront director is off duty.

• Attend “polar bear” daily.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

photographer

TYPE: Facility & Support

LEVEL: 3

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug.23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

• Documented experience of Photography

Recommended SKILL:

• CampMinder

• Social Media Optimization

• SquareSpace Website Builder

overview

The most important link between a camper experience and their parent! Work daily to capture the glory of AGQ, highlighting various aspects of camp including activity areas, unstructured times, special events, and more!

EXPECtations

• Take photographs of camp activities daily and post them to the CampMinder Parent Portal.

• Maintain social media accounts in the summer including the AGQ Instagram, Facebook, and Website.

• Create and present the AGQ Banquet slideshow at the end of the summer for staff.

• Work with marketing director at the Ann Arbor Y to share camper stories and photos for communication purposes.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

office administrator

TYPE: Facility & Support

LEVEL: 3

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILL:

• CampMinder

• Excel

• Parent Communication

• SquareSpace

• Social Media Optimization

overview

Will work in the AGQ office for two to four hours each day completing tasks and fulfilling daily administrative responsibilities to support the directors.

EXPECtations

• Assist the directors by fulfilling administrative responsibilities in the AGQ office

• For two activity hours/day, work in AGQ lodge office.

• Answer phones, distribute messages, maintain files, update spreadsheets, etc.

• Run camp errands as necessary.

• Assist the photographer in daily posting and use of social media if necessary.

• Run activity area dispatch during the times when you are in the office.

• Responsibility for distributing the mail daily and printing and distributing emails.

• Responsible for following up with staff members who have un-addressed phone messages at evening flag.

• Assist in parent communication with respect to concentration enrollments, cancellations, financials, and authorizations.

• Assist in creation of the master activity area spreadsheet during sign-up when programmed.

• Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in updating store accounts in CampMinder.

• Assist the Trips Director in updating store accounts in CampMinder

• Develop efficient systems for daily responsibilities and record when necessary.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Climbing wall manager

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 1

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Belay Certified

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS:

• Climbing Instructor

• Wilderness First Aid

Overview

Responsible for planning and implementing AGQ’s Climbing Program and overseeing the AGQ Wall and Zipline. You’ll work alongside other wall staff to run anywhere from a beginner to an advanced program for 8 campers for one week of each two week session, and schedule each cabin to climb the wall when Climbing Concentration is not happening. You will be expected to implement a high-quality climbing program for campers enrolled in Climbing Concentration during the afternoon.

EXPECtations

• Create climbing wall schedule for the week.

• Announce daily schedule at assembly.

• In two-week sessions, plan curriculum for climbing wall concentration.

• Properly set up and take down climbing equipment each day.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Maintain climbing wall, zip line, shed and equipment.

• Maintain ropes logs.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Drama Specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 4

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing drama (theater) curriculum each week and overseeing the cleanliness of the green room, stage and relevant supplies.

EXPECtations

• Create drama curriculum each session for two camper activity blocks.

• Work with campers to produce acts for the talent show.

• Maintain the drama clothes, stage and sound equipment.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

landsports specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 3

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing landsports curriculum each week and overseeing the cleanliness of the landsports shed and equipment.

EXPECtations

• Create landsports curriculum each session.

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity

• Instruct daily landsports classes for all four camper activity hours.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Maintain landsports areas (basketball courts, volleyball court, gaga pit, etc.) supplies and equipment

• Maintain organization of landsports shed.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Literary specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 3

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing newspaper and library curriculum each week and overseeing the cleanliness of the library building and supplies.

EXPECtations

• Create library and newspaper curriculum each session.

• Plan and execute themes for all four camper activity hours.

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Work with campers to publish the AGQ newspaper each session.

• Maintain the Library building, porch, equipment and supplies.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Music & Movement specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 4

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing a new activity area, Music and Movement, curriculum each week and overseeing the cleanliness of the Rowe Hall and any relevant supplies.

EXPECtations

• To foster self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-awareness through music and movement

• Give campers a medium for singing, dancing, acting, exercising, and making music

• Music and rhythm comprehension

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Introduction to dance and movement fundamentals

• Fundamentals of interactive movement, role playing, and dance

• Celebrating creativity and the free flow of active energy

NorthStar Specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 4

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing Northstar - a peer-based discussion group for campers living on the northside of camp - curriculum each week, facilitate conversations that are age-appropriate, and oversee the cleanliness of supplies.

EXPECtations

• Facilitate northsides’ discussion group curriculum each session.

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Plan and execute themes and activities for one to two camper activity hours per week.

• Maintain supplies for activity area.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

riflery specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS:

• NRA Range Officer or equivalent experience.

• Michigan Hunting License or equivalent.

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing riflery curriculum each session for instructional and recreational classes. Instruct daily riflery lessons as necessary, and ensure the highest levels of safety in all programs.

EXPECtations

• Create four camper activity hours worth of riflery curriculum each session.

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Instruct daily riflery classes, ensuring highest levels of safety.

• Maintain riflery shed, range and equipment.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

sailing specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 1

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

• Valid Boaters License

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS:

• US Sailing - Sailing Counselor or equivalent experience

• Familiar with driving and operating a whaler/safety boat

• CampMinder

Overview

Responsible for planning and implementing AGQ’s Sailing Program. You’ll work alongside other lifeguards to run anywhere from a beginner to an advanced program for 10-12 campers each week half of the day while leading normal activity hours the other half of the day. You will be expected to implement a high-quality sailing program for campers enrolled in Sailing Concentration during the afternoon.

EXPECtations

• Create progressive sailing curriculum for first and second hour classes and afternoon sailing concentration.

• Instruct daily sailing lessons, ensuring highest levels of safety.

• Work with waterfront director to maintain sailboats and equipment.

• Operate the safety boat when needed ensuring best practices are being met.

• Adhere to Waterfront Director call on lake and weather conditions

• Train waterfront staff in sailing best practices as needed.

• Contact parents for authorization, permission, or cancellation if necessary.

• Utilize CampMinder system to maintain Sailing enrollments and payments.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

southstar specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 4

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing Southstar - a peer-based discussion group for campers living on the southside of camp - curriculum each week, facilitate conversations that are age-appropriate, and oversee the cleanliness of supplies.

EXPECtations

• Facilitate southside campers’ discussion group curriculum each session.

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity.

• Plan and execute themes and activities for one to two camper activity hours per week.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Maintain supplies for activity area.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Sustainability Specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS

• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

Overview

Responsible for planning and implementing AGQ’s F.U.N.K (Fun Understanding Nature Knowledge) program while also on-point to further the social responsibility of our camp programs by assess our current best practices and creating initiatives surrounding sustainability at AGQ. Will work to develop curriculum to support educating campers on sustainable solutions and work alongside the directors to establish best practices.

EXPECtations

• Assess the amount of waste produced at camp, determine effective measures to reduce waste at camp

• Analyzing the effectiveness of a composting system

• Create a curriculum and/or learning opportunities for campers to be integrated into any proposed sustainability projects and learn more about the natural environment.

• Create nature/sustainability curriculum each session for F.U.N.K program.

• Instruct daily nature classes.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Maintain FUNK supplies and the FUNK house.

• Facilitate sign-ups for the activity each week.

• Plan and execute themes and activities for four camper activity hours per week.

• Get in the mud pit!

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

swimming specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS:

• YMCA Swim Specialist or equivalent

Overview

Create swimming curriculum each session for instructional and recreational classes based on the need of the population of campers and their swimming abilities. Assist in the execution of Swim Checks to identify those who require swimming lessons and ensure the highest levels of safety at all times.

EXPECtations

• Create swimming curriculum each session, including instructional and recreational classes.

• Instruct daily swimming lessons, ensuring highest levels of safety.

• Assist in the Swim Check process to help determine campers who need swim lessons.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Work with waterfront director to maintain swimming and lifeguard equipment.

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity.

• Plan and execute themes and activities for four camper activity hours per week.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

Trail Rides Specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 1

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Recommended SKILLS:

• CHA or equivalent experience

Overview

Responsible for planning and implementing AGQ’s Trail Ride Program. You’ll work alongside the Barn Director, Asst. Barn Director, and Barn Staff to execute 4 trailed rides each week. You’ll work in the barn for half of the day.

EXPECtations

• Responsible for coordinating and executing Trail Rides under the guidelines of the Horseback Riding program statement.

• Expected to run at least 4 trail rides to allow at least 12 campers to experience the horseback riding each week.

• Responsible for leading sign-ups for the trail rides and the care for the horses during the time of the trail ride.

• Required to confirm camper Horseback Riding authorization using the CampMinder system.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• On-point to charge store cards and update accounts in CampMinder for trail ride participants.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

waterskiing specialist

Type: Specialist

Level: 1

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQuired CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid YMCA lifeguard or equivalent

• Valid Boaters License

• US Waterskiing certification or equivalent documented experience.

SKILLS Recommended:

• CampMinder

Overview

Responsible for planning and implementing AGQ’s Waterskiing Program. You’ll work alongside other lifeguards to run anywhere from a beginner to an advanced program for 10-12 campers each week. Each camper will go on three skis per week of registration. You may be required to run make-up skis, weather dependent.

EXPECtations

• Create waterskiing schedule for week.

• Announce water-skiers daily at assembly.

• Plan and instruct daily waterskiing lessons, ensuring highest levels of safety.

• Work with Waterfront Director to fuel and maintain speedboat(s).

• Adhere to Waterfront Director call on lake and weather conditions

• Train waterfront staff in waterskiing best practices as needed.

• Run make-up skis as required during pre-flag, rest-hour, or evenings.

• Contact parents for authorization, permission, or cancellation if necessary.

• Utilize CampMinder system to maintain Waterskiing enrollments and payments.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

woodshop specialist

TYPE: Specialist

LEVEL: 2

START DATE: Jun. 11

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

Overview

Responsible for creating and implementing woodshop curriculum each session for instructional and recreational classes. Instruct daily woodshop lessons as necessary, and ensure the highest levels of safety in all programs.

EXPECtations

• Create woodshop curriculum each session.

• Instruct daily woodshop classes, ensuring highest levels of safety.

• Maintain woodshop, including equipment.

• Train and guide support staff as needed

• Work with local companies to secure scrap wood donations.

• Also work as a cabin counselor.

• Facilitate sign-ups for your activity.

• Plan and execute themes and activities for four camper activity hours per week.

Senior/Junior Counselor

TYPE: General Counselor

LEVEL: 1

START DATE: Jun. 13

END DATE: Aug. 23

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/First Aid

overview

Works as a staff member in a cabin to fulfill our mission and youth development initiatives. All staff members whose expectations include ‘Also works as a cabin counselor’ are responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of the cabin counselor.

EXPECtations

• Senior Counselors: Ages 18+. Junior Counselors: Age 17.

• Work with 1-2 co-counselors to lead a group of 10-12 campers.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers at camp.

• Work to develop cabin unity, team building and friendships among the campers.

• Help campers work together and grow throughout their time at camp.

• Ensure their basic needs are met and they are accounted for at all times.

• Work in activity areas in the daytime.

• Play a part in evening activity planning, all-day planning, special events, free times, etc.

• Must attend staff week training.