Are you passionate about working with children and creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in an outdoor environment and have experience planning and implementing activities? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as a Program Coordinator for summer 2027 (full time/seasonal)! Camp
Camp Dates: May 24, 2027 - July 31, 2027 (first two weeks are mandatory training).
As a Program Coordinator you will be responsible for supervising, coordinating and planning all aspects of the daily camp program and oversee all activity staff.
Responsibilities:
- Focus on safety and fun for all campers
- Schedule camper and cabin groups daily activities
- Create tailored schedules based on children's age groups and interests
- Help solve camper issues
- Plan all evening activities and special activities
- Demonstrate leadership in your involvement of other camp activities and events
- Schedule duty roster and staff time off
- Perform first aid or provide care for injuries as needed
- Assist with other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 20 years of age or older
- High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred
- Experience in resident camp required
- Experience supervising staff and making schedules highly preferred
- Valid driver's license required (F4 Classification needed)
- Proven experience working with children
- Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- A good understanding of risk management and safety
- Positive, energetic, reliable, self-motivated, and patient attitude
Physical Demands:
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including hiking, running, crouching, and carrying children
- Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings and varying weather conditions and temperatures
Training:
- Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and O2 (provided by Y upon hire)
- Y Camp training required before camp sessions, including online safety courses (campers arrive June 1)
- New Employee Orientation required within one week of hire
Work schedule
- Other
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other