Program Coordinator (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville; Cleveland (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven Program Coordinator to join our summer leadership team. The role supports daily check-ins, weekly meetings, and creative solutions to create magical program areas for campers and staff.

Responsibilities include leading staff, planning evening activities, maintaining ACA-compliant environments, and collaborating with senior leadership to ensure a safe, engaging summer experience for all participants.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating summer camp programs or activities.
• Ability to lead diverse staff and volunteers in high-energy environments.
• Commitment to safety, risk management, and ACA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead designated division and assist camp leadership in daily operations.
• Plan and run evening programs and activities for all campers.
• Maintain program areas to ACA standards and ensure staff rosters and schedules are up to date.
• Support senior leadership in program management and decision making.
• Assist with staff evaluations and high adventure activities as needed.

Skills

Camp leadership

Program coordination

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps, retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of Program Coordinator. This position will serve on our summer leadership team. This person will assist in providing leadership and support to our summer program staff team with daily check-ins, weekly meetings, and creative solutions to make program areas magical.

We are welcoming we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

• Works with full-time team in providing camp leadership to your designated division and the rest of camp.
• Responsible for creating and carrying out a high standard environment for camp staff throughout the summer.
• Plan and facilitate evening programs for all of camp
• Assist program staff in maintaining program areas in accordance with ACA guidelines.
• Maintaining schedules for program staff and managing afternoon activity schedule (Truddy time)
• Assist in leading daily staff meetings.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds
• Maintaining rosters, checklists, and reporting information in a timely manner.
• Building and supporting our camp staff in creating a safe, fun, and magical experience for all who come to camp.
• Lead by example in all aspects of camp.
• Support senior leadership team in decision making and program management throughout the summer.
• Assist with evaluations of staff throughout summer
• Assist with any high adventure program facilitation (High ropes, zip line, etc.)
• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind at all times.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
  

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
• CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain by June 2027.
• Meet YCG minimum requirements to drive a 15-passenger minibus.
• Clean MVR check (Motor Vehicle Check)
• At least 18 years old or graduated high school by June 2027.
  

Preferred

• 21 and older
• Leadership experience in an overnight camp setting preferred