Spanish Language Summer Camp Program Leadership

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Position Details

Position Title:
Spanish Language Summer Camp Program Leadership - Concordia Language Villages

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:
Bemidji

Employment Type:
Seasonal Recreation Exempt

General Employment Period:
First half: June 7-July 19 Second half: July 12-August 30

Summer Staff Orientation Dates:
First half: June 7-14 Second half: July 12-19

Program Dates:
First half: June 15-July 18 Second half: July 20-August 29

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Up to seven days per week

General Shift Hours:
residential: 14 – 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities

Minimum Salary:
$450/week

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the camp (“Village”) dean, leadership staff members will, in the target language, plan and lead cultural programs, implement educational curriculum and be a leader & mentor to staff and camp participants. We have a variety of different leadership positions including Team Lead, Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Non-Credit Curriculum Facilitator, Adventure Day Camp Coordinator, and Assistant Dean.

This opportunity is for you if you love being outdoors, making friends from all over the world, and working with children. Join us this summer! 

Perks:

• Free Meals 
• Free Lodging 
• Paid, on-the-job training 
• Tuition Discount for your child at camp 
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for international applicants (Must be at least 18 years old) 

About Concordia Language Villages: 

Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflects the culture each was designed to represent. 

That’s where you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique, immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.

Position responsibilities:

• Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and other staff members as much as possible 
• In collaboration with the dean, develop and implement pre-summer planning and preparation. 
• Organize and supervise the proficiency-based villager placement process 
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings. 
• Under the direction of the dean, supervise staff members, assist with staff training and coach staff. 
• Be a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers, including use of the target language. 

General Responsibilities for All Positions

• Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the “Personnel Policies,” which are designated by Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans.  
• Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for