Day Camp Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Camping Service and Leadership team the Day Camp Coordinator facilitates the daily camp operations to ensure campers have a memorable, safe, and impactful experience. This is a management position required to train, supervise and support camp staff. They will earn valuable experience not only as a care giver but as a leader. Coordinators develop skills in communication, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, workplace flexibility, experience in healthcare and overall professionalism. The work of a coordinator is to create a fun, safe environment that enriches lives.

Our Culture:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are safe: all staff have a responsibility to make sure their activity, environment and operation are safe. We are courteous: are caring and kind to all who come to camp, providing the best experience. We are for all: Our staff are expected to create a welcoming environment for all. We are magical: Our staff are expected to provide a magical experience that leaves guests with lifelong memory. We are efficient: Our staff provide top of the line work with a smooth and exemplary service. We create an amazing moments and people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. To do what is necessary to create a safe and positive experience for others
2. Guide and direct a camper group in a variety of camp activities
3. Attended and assist in the facilitation of staff training and staff meetings
4. Manage staff to implement a program that creates a welcoming and positive experience for all
5. Be a professional role model for your campers and fellow staff 
6. Interpret, practice, train in and supervise safety and health regulations set by state, ACA and camp policy. In addition to making safety conscious decisions
7. Plan, prepare and facilitate activities and events including theme weeks, assemblies, and Camp traditions
8. Provide strong communication to staff and campers
9. Has the comfort to lead in programs and activities included but not limited to high adventure, teambuilding, low ropes, archery, crafts, and aquatics etc.
10. Assist with inventory and upkeep of activity equipment. Work with director team to replenish supplies when necessary
11. Assist with set up and take down of activities
12. Ensure each program area has all necessary equipment and supplies before activities begin
13. Meet with Program instructors daily to ensure they know expectations/assignments
14. Work with directors to ensure each program area has written instructions of each day’s program
15. Perform or confirm the proper safety checks and practices are done daily at each program
16. Complete documentation, daily notes and end of the summer report for your position
17. Have a rainy-day plan for each activity area and be prepared to implement as needed
18. Provide regular feedback to staff, both positive and constructive through evaluation and check ins
19. Assume and active role to incorporate nature, conservation and earth awareness
20. Promote youth development and skill progression
21. Complete the expectations of the area of coordinating assigned
22. Assist in emergency procedures 
23. Must be committed to carrying out the basic team purpose of Camp Westwood and the Pawtucket YMCA and the four core values of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility
24. Inform the Camp Director of any camper or staff problems, issues, or concerns.
25. Correct and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
26. Complete or submit requests for repairs for any equipment and keep an inventory of all supplies
27. Other duties as required

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of 21 years of age
2. Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
3. Current or willing to obtain Lifeguard certification and First Aid and CPR
4. Experience with high ropes and challenge courses
5. Basic computer skills
6. Previous experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: high adventure, team building, outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, or recreational games.
7. Criminal Background check
8. Like children and have the ability to work with them and to understand their needs 8.   Good moral character  

Physical Requirements:

• Running and playing with children
• Ability to swim and perform necessary waterfront rescues
• Ability to climb to significant height
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Handle exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and carry/or assist children us to 50 pounds in weight
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Benefits:

• Recertification for lifeguarding if needed before season
• Rescue and operational training on a high adventure course
• Management of a high ropes course
• Extremely valuable experience in childcare, leadership and professionalism. 

Salary : $18