Camp Programs Lead: Large-Group Activities & Staff Coaching

Ymca Camp Echo; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McGaw YMCA Camp Echo is seeking a Program Specialist to lead and support large-group camp activities, ensuring safe, fun, and meaningful experiences for campers this season. The role coaches staff, coordinates events, and helps plan rainy day and twilight programming across multiple activity areas.

Responsibilities include assisting with cabin life, overnight support, and staff development, while modelling YMCA codes of conduct and inclusive, youth-focused engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 per Michigan State Licensing requirements.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
• Activity area-specific certifications or experience as appropriate.
• Highly organized with ability to manage projects and communicate support needs.
• Leadership ability and teamwork oriented.
• Possess a variety of skills and experience with youth.
• A commitment to working with a diverse staff and camper population for the fulfillment of YMCA and camp goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate Campfires, Morning Reflection, Morning Music, Evening Program and Olympics.
• Plans rainy day programming for Campfires, Morning Reflection, Evening Program and Olympics.
• Coach staff in presentation skills and large group camper engagement skills.
• Coordinates cabin clean up through cabin checks and creation and presence of the cleanup character.
• Supports early bird activities including Across the Lake Swim and Night Owl Programming including stargazing and night hikes.
• Supports counselors in organizing materials for cabin groups outside of program areas.
• Supports overnights through tent and supply inventory and ensuring overnight sites are prepared.
• Runs camp entertainment for campers during mid session all staff meetings.
• Coordinates Twilight Fun activity bin preparation and training staff to use.
• Supports Fun Swim through adding all camp programming or bonus activities and preparing programming in event of lake treatment when lake is closed.
• Works with staff life unit leader to plan celebration days and big events.
• Works with leadership program campers when the group leads evening programs.
• Coordinate with Team Leaders to offer specialty/advanced programming for groups.
• Offer specialty activities for teen groups or cabins during twilight fun and cabin group.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

First Aid/CPR/AED certified

Job description

McGaw YMCA Camp Echo is seeking a Program Specialist to lead and support large-group camp activities, ensuring safe, fun, and meaningful experiences for campers this season. The role coaches staff, coordinates events, and helps plan rainy day and twilight programming across multiple activity areas.

Responsibilities include assisting with cabin life, overnight support, and staff development, while modelling YMCA codes of conduct and inclusive, youth-focused engagement.