Day Camp Coordinator

the Y; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking a Day Camp Site Coordinator to inspire and lead youth in a vibrant camp environment. This role involves managing daily camp operations, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere for campers. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, a passion for youth development, and the ability to create engaging activities that align with core values. Join a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact in the community and fostering personal growth in young participants. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of our youth.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and previous camp experience required.
• Must have CPR, First Aid, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for campers and staff.
• Supervise day camp counselors and lead program activities.
• Plan and implement culturally relevant program activities.

Skills

Youth Development

Leadership

Communication

Physical Activity Planning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Working with Youth

Previous Camp Experience

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Macomb Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking positive role models who are caring, outgoing, creative, love to have fun, enjoy being outside, and want to impact youth's lives in our day camp programs positively. Under the guidance of the branch Youth and Family Program Director, the primary responsibility of the Day Camp Site Coordinator is to provide a safe environment where staff and campers can grow and thrive.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in overall camp management and be responsible for the day-to-day happenings within the camp.
• Directly impact and inspire the lives of hundreds of campers and staff members each day through programs and actions.
• Directly supervise day camp counselors and day camp site leads by guiding program activities throughout the day.
• Document incidents and accidents by filling out an FYI for parents, and YMCA incident Report forms, and submit them to the Camp Site Director.
• Be the face and voice of the day camp within the camp and the community and be welcoming to all campers, parents, and other staff.
• Provide support to youth development counselors and leads through guidance, encouragement, recognition, and fun.
• Plan, assist, and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core values for campers.
• Be willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song, and lose the game when necessary.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attending to the needs of campers at all times.
• Serve as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program by displaying exemplary behavior at all times and modeling healthy eating and physical activity.
• Consciously create a climate in camp to foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
• Supervise a group of 6 – 12 children, as needed.
• Attend all staff meetings and training and assume equal responsibility for general housekeeping tasks.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

• A safe environment for all individuals involved in the program.
• A quality experience for all individuals involved in the program.
• A positive image of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit in the community.
• Sound management skills of the various components of the position, including all supervision.
• The degree to which the needs of the day camp participants, and their families are being met.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Experience working with youth is required.
• Previous camp experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Meets the requirements set forth by the state licensing agency. Documentation of DHS clearance prior to starting work, and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days.
• Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required.

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in all physical activities.
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.
• Capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day.

DISCLAIMER:

• Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and the employee is expected to perform all other duties as assigned by direct management.
• Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page ( ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

About the company

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