Program Leader
The Westcoast Connection summer leadership team is made up of unique individuals who place safety first and are skilled in creating a fun, dynamic and inclusive environment!
Our Program Leaders serve as the backbone of our programs (known as Resident Advisors on our Pre-College Enrichment programs). Their primary responsibility includes monitoring the safety (physical and social), well-being and enjoyment of all participants. This includes but is not limited to: daily wake-ups and room checks, leading activities and programs, getting to know all participants, and managing situations as they arise. Working with the Program Director, the Program Leader’s goal is to provide a positive group experience helping each teen experience the summer of a lifetime! We take pride in our staff, and expect you to operate as team players, approach the job with enthusiasm, respect others and strive to contribute to what makes Westcoast Connection a special summer for teens.
What kind of qualifications do we look for?
- Experience and genuine interest in working with teenagers
- Exceptional leadership skills, people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to create, coordinate and implement various programs and activities
- Mature, responsible, positive, polite and true role model
- Self-starter, high energy, above and beyond work ethic
Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following additional skills:
- Summer camp experience
- Experience in an educational setting
- Travel experience
- Fluency in Spanish
Requirements:
- 21 years of age or older
- Applicants must be available for the following mandatory in-person training days:
- All Staff Precamp Training: May 30 – June 1
Specialty Roles:
All Program Leaders are assigned additional specialty roles prior to their departure that they are the point person responsible for that task day to day. The different roles include: healthcare manager, social media specialist, photographer, programmer, sports coordinator, and more.
Additional compensation is offered to staff fulfilling the Lifeguard role. The lifeguard is responsible for monitoring all water activities. Applicants for this role must hold a valid lifeguard certification (through August of the current year). We provide financial assistance for recertification.
Internship opportunity: We are open to fulfilling internship requirements as needed. Contact us to inquire further about this possibility.