Group Program Specialist - Camp Campbell

ymcasvcareers; Campbell Creek Camp (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Campbell seeks a Program Specialist to help run weekend and select holiday camps, assist with events, and support guest experiences across activities like arts and crafts, archery, climbing wall, and group games. The role includes setup/teardown, buffet service, and parking coordination, with a strong focus on safety and customer care.

Applicants should be available for weekend work, have strong communication skills, and be able to report issues promptly while supporting a welcoming

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire.
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Trained within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prior experience working with others.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to American Camp Association (ACA) standards.
• Maintain activity areas; keep them clean, stocked, and ready for use.
• Work weekends and select holidays; support various groups and events.
• Assist with event setup/tear-down; move furniture and reset spaces.
• Support buffet-style meal service; bus tables and maintain dining spaces.
• Provide parking and traffic support for events as needed.
• Assist groups with activity needs and provide general program support.
• Identify and report equipment or safety issues promptly.
• Perform additional duties to support camp operations.

Job description

The Camp Group Program Specialist supports weekend and select holiday camp operations and guest experiences at YMCA Camp Campbell. Assists with event setup and tear-down, buffet-style meal service, parking coordination, and facilitation of program areas including arts and crafts, archery, climbing wall, group games, and team-building activities. Provides flexible, guest-focused customer service for both formal events and casual weekend programs.

SALARY RANGES: $20.00-$25.00

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to all American Camp Association (ACA) standards.
• Maintain activity areas by keeping them clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for use.
• Work primarily on weekends and select holidays, with flexibility to support a variety of groups and events.
• Assist with event setup and tear-down, including moving furniture, arranging spaces, and resetting areas after group departure.
• Support buffet-style meal service by assisting with food service, bussing tables, and maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming dining and event spaces.
• Provide parking and traffic support for events and weekend groups as needed.
• Assist groups with activity needs and provide general program support.
• Identify and report equipment issues, safety concerns, or facility maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support camp operations and guest experiences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch, climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• CPR and First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire.
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Trained within 90 days of hire.

• Prior experience working with others
• Excellent communication skills
• The physical demands of the position include:
• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch, climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• CPR and First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire.
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Trained within 90 days of hire.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.