Camp Program Lead — Youth Experience & Safety

YMCA of Greater Long Beach; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach seeks a Camp Area Support role to assist directors and staff in managing camper village, media and aquatics, ensuring a safe, engaging experience aligned with the YMCA values.

You will supervise staff, help with behavior management, ensure safety, maintain supplies, counts of children, and communicate with leaders. Must be available holidays, nights and weekends and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be available on holidays, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to summer staff, including behavior management, student illness, home sickness, cabin management and program coverage
• Oversees village or specialty area of camp to ensure high-quality programming, camper supervision, content and safety practices are followed
• Works to ensure all students are engaged, included, and supported in the cabin and camp community
• Communicate regularly with unit leaders, coordinator and director regarding behavior and camper illness and counselor issues
• Ensure program area has necessary supplies and equipment, reports issues to supervisor
• Responsible for accurate counts for all children that attend
• Inspect activity areas, ensure no hazards are present and set boundaries to ensure the safety and well-being of the participants
• Ensures that core values, and the respect for the backgrounds, and needs of all participants and staff are integrated into both program planning and implementation
• Must be available on holidays, nights and weekends
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor
• Maintain open lines of communication with directors, teachers, participants, staff and supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach seeks a Camp Area Support role to assist directors and staff in managing camper village, media and aquatics, ensuring a safe, engaging experience aligned with the YMCA values.

You will supervise staff, help with behavior management, ensure safety, maintain supplies, counts of children, and communicate with leaders. Must be available holidays, nights and weekends and participate in trainings.