Essential Functions:

Group Retreats & Events:

• Serve as the lead coordinator for group retreats and special events, ensuring seamless planning and
• Work with rental groups to customize their camp experience, including scheduling activities, lodging, and
• Hire, train, and supervise seasonal staff to safely and effectively run group retreats and special events
• Ensure all retreat and event logistics (e.g., facility setup, activity scheduling) are properly planned and
• Collaborate with other camp staff to provide high-quality customer service to rental groups, ensuring they have a positive
• Develop and maintain relationships with churches, schools, businesses, and community groups to grow retreat and event

Day Camp & School’s Out Days:

• Oversee all aspects of day camp and School’s Out days, ensuring engaging, safe, and mission-aligned
• Supervise and support day camp staff, providing guidance, training, and ongoing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day camp families, addressing concerns and ensuring an excellent camper
• Assist with camper check-in/check-out procedures and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support and implement behavior management strategies that create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are upheld in day camp programming.

Overnight Camp Support:

• Assist with summer overnight camp programming, supporting activities, special events, and camper
• Help supervise seasonal staff, ensuring they receive the support needed to succeed.
• Serve as an on-site leader and problem solver during overnight camp sessions.
• Assist with camp-wide events, including theme days, evening programs, and staff

General Responsibilities:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and fun camp culture for campers, staff, and guests.
• Ensure all programs are conducted in a safe and organized manner that aligns with YMCA
• Participate in staff training and team meetings to ensure smooth
• Support some shared administrative tasks as part of the team, though the primary focus is program
• Handle basic parent communication and conflict resolution as
• Be an enthusiastic ambassador for Camp Immokalee in all

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, recreation, education, or a related field preferred.

• Experience working with youth programs, camps, or recreation
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and guide seasonal
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to diverse
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple
• Passion for working with children, creating meaningful experiences, and supporting positive youth
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and overnights as
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before the first shift with children).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in a camp setting, in varying weather
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and participate in active camp
• Requires long hours on your feet, including walking across campgrounds and leading