Camp Specialist-Camp

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an inspiring organization dedicated to nurturing youth potential and promoting healthy living. As a Camp Specialist at a vibrant YMCA camp, you'll have the opportunity to design and lead engaging programs tailored to diverse age groups. This role involves collaborating with counselors to create a positive and safe environment, encouraging creativity and teamwork among campers. You'll play a crucial part in fostering social responsibility while ensuring that every child feels valued and engaged. If you're passionate about youth development and ready to make a difference, this position offers a fulfilling experience in a supportive community.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Positive work environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• Experience in creating engaging programs for youth.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-specific camp programs.
• Lead specialty activities and manage supply inventory.
• Ensure camper safety and uphold YMCA values.

Skills

Program Design

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Youth Programs

Tools

Camp Supplies Management

Job description

Camp Specialist - Camp Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, 1035 FAIRVIEW LAKE RD, NEWTON, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1629

Monday, January 27, 2025

We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.
Sign on bonus may apply

The Camp Specialist will design and deliver a program specialty in their designated area tailored to the skills and interests of each age group. This position will work with other counselors to bring about quality programming in that specialty area. Activities should nurture creativity, cooperation, skill, and self-esteem.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. At all times, maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA. Wear Camp T-shirt every day. Encourage through positivity.
2. Plan, setup, and deliver a variety of activities within the specialty area that are age-specific and that keep children’s engagement and interest high.
3. Instruct Counselors on how to teach Activities. Encourage activity planning and leadership for Counselors assigned to the activity.
4. Lead specialty activities with assistance from Counselors.
5. Control all supply inventory used in specialty. Assist Camp Director in ordering supplies. Keep supply storage area neat and organized.
6. Carry out plans during the camp season; ensuring activities are well thought-out, diverse, progressive, challenging, and fun for the campers.
7. Assist the Camp Director in carrying out themes and special events, general camp activities.
8. Consistently greet campers and parents with a smile and with enthusiasm. Learn campers’ names.
9. Respond to campers and parents' needs promptly and in a professional, courteous manner.
10. Adhere to all other ACA standards, especially maintaining camper safety as a top priority. Ensure supervision standards as detailed in the YMCA’s Code of Conduct are followed at all times. Report immediately any concerns to the Director.
11. Uphold, model, teach, and put the four (4) core values of the YMCA into action in all camp activities every day: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
12. Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
13. Participate where needed when not leading a specialty program.
14. Follow all YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the safest and best quality camp while helping to maintain ACA accreditation.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with.