Camp Program Coordinator

Kids for the Future; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Lodging provided

Job summary

YMCA of Greater San Francisco is seeking a Camp Program Coordinator to support the Camp Director in overseeing daily camp operations and programming, including Resident Camp, Family Camp, and other youth and family programs.

You will manage multiple program areas, supervise staff, ensure camper safety, and maintain program quality. Responsibilities include staff training, program planning, activity facilitation, and logistics coordination.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with youth.
• 1+ year of experience in a resident camp setting.
• Creativity and expertise in areas such as arts, culture, health, fitness, or the outdoors.
• Advanced proficiency in supervising and mentoring youth and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive camp programs and activities such as archery, canoeing, ropes, hiking, and team-building.
• Plan and coordinate camp-wide events that meet the needs of various age groups and participants.
• Evaluate and improve programs to enhance participation, accessibility, and quality. Staff supervision and development: supervise and mentor program and camp staff, providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Lead or assist in staff training focused on leadership, camper engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct regular team meetings to share updates, gather feedback, and support collaboration.

Skills

Youth experience

Resident camp experience

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program planning

Safety protocols

Communication

Job description

• Location 169 STEUART ST,SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94105-1206,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Resident Camp
• Employee Type Hourly - Full Time

Imaginegoingtoworkeachdayknowingthatyoureffortspositivelyimpactindividualsand communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job—we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

OurOrganizational Culture

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility, allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative, as we respondtocommunityneedsthroughstrongpartnerships.Aboveall,weembodyDignity& Empathy, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

Position Summary

The Camp Program Coordinator supports the Camp Director in overseeing daily camp operationsandprogramming,includingResidentCamp,FamilyCamp,andotheryouthand family programs. This role manages multiple program areas, supervises staff, ensures camper safety, and maintains program quality. Responsibilities include staff training, program planning, activity facilitation, and coordination of resources and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

ProgramLeadershipand Delivery

• Overseeanddeliverengaging,safe,andinclusivecampprogramsandactivitiessuch as archery, canoeing, ropes, hiking, and team-building.
• Planandcoordinatecamp-wideeventsthatmeettheneedsofvariousagegroups and participants.
• Evaluateandimproveprogramstoenhanceparticipation,accessibility,andquality. Staff Supervision and Development Superviseandmentorprogramandcampstaff,providingongoingcoachingand feedback.
• Leadorassistinstafftrainingfocusedonleadership,camperengagement,and conflict resolution.
• Conductregularteammeetingstoshareupdates,gatherfeedback,andsupport collaboration.

CamperandCommunity Support

Operationsand Administration

• Overseeassignedbudgetsandensureresponsibleuseof resources.
• Supportadministrativetasksrelatedtoscheduling,reporting,andprogram coordination.
• Participateinon-callrotationsandrespondtoemergenciesfollowingestablished safety protocols.

Complianceand Safety

• EnsureallprogramsfollowYMCA,ACAandorganizationalsafety standards.
• Keepcertificationscurrentandensurestaffmeetrequiredtraining standards.

Qualifications

• 2+yearsofexperienceworkingwith youth.
• 1+yearsofexperienceworkinginaresidentcamp setting.
• Creativityandexpertiseinareassuchasarts,culture,health,fitness,orthe outdoors.
• Advancedproficiencyinsupervisingandmentoringyouthand staff.
• Demonstratedabilitytoworkeffectivelywithindividualsofdiverseages,backgrounds, and experiences.
• Strongleadership,interpersonal,andproblem-solvingskills,includingactivelistening, empathy, and accountability.

This role is primarily outdoors, requiring physical stamina, mobility, and the ability to lift equipment, lead activities, and assist campers as needed. Extended periods of standing, walking, and participation in physical activities are expected. Flexibility is required for long, variablehours,includingovernightshifts.Mealsandlodgingareprovidedforthedurationof the summer camp program.

Disclaimers

• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunityworkplace,whichincludesreasonableaccommodationforotherwisequalified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform otherdutiesasassignedbymanagement.Jobdescriptionsanddutiesmaybemodified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the SanFranciscoFairChanceOrdinanceandCAFairChanceAct,wewillconsiderqualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Thehourlyrateforthispositionis$20.00-$25.00,basedonexperience,qualifications,and alignment with salary benchmarks for similar roles. Compensation is in accordance with grant funding approval and program budget requirements.

Acknowledgement

Thisjobdescriptionisnotmeanttobeall-inclusive.Thispositiondescriptionisnota written or implied contract.