What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Coordinator position at Sheridan County YMCA?
We are hiring for our 2025 Camp Season! Approximate dates will be between June 2025 and August 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Camp/ Afterschool Director, the Resident Camp Coordinator is responsible for providing direction for the staff and program, implementing program curriculum and providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize solid judgment and discretionary skills as well as make independent decisions that will affect the Sheridan County YMCA and its departments
Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment throughout all program areas including closets and other storage units.
Assist in evaluating camp programming on a continual basis to advance mission impact and financial sustainability
Assist in hiring, scheduling, developing and evaluating camp staff.
Participate in developing and implementing innovative camp curriculum and activities.
Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.
Assist Camp Director with planning, directing, and supervising Camp Staff.
Reside on camp property during the time that camp is in season.
Understand ratios and all youth staff, know the number of youth in the program at all times.
Facilitate transportation safety.
Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities, which include hiking, canoeing, swimming, building campfires, and physical games and activities.
Along with assisting the Youth Program Director/ Camp Director with tasks as they relate to program, volunteer events, staff training, collaborative community efforts, facilities, equipment and cross-training.
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, the Resident Camp Counselor will:
- Pursue/participate in ongoing camp training
Assist in mid-summer and post summer evaluations with the camp program director.
Help recruit, train, supervise, mentor and conduct performance reviews of seasonal and part-time program staff.
Be responsible for knowing, understanding, training and executing all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with resident camp.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday with some weekend responsibilities with rental groups.
Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading activities, walking, standing, running, bending, reaching and lifting.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
- CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
- New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Membership: Free individual membership!
- Programs: First Camp Session FREE – 50% off subsequent sessions!
- Training: CPR Certification; Child Abuse Prevention; Y USA Learning and Development; LinkedIn Learning; On the Job Training
- Employee Assistance Program: Services include face-to-face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.
OUR CULTURE
- Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
- Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
- Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
- Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
- Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
- Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
- Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
- Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Join us today!
