Seasonal Summer Camp Leader & Team Coach

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Edwardsville YMCA is seeking an energetic Assistant Director for our Summer Camp program. This role provides hands-on leadership with camp groups and staff, ensuring a safe, positive, well-supervised environment and supporting daily camp operations.

The position is seasonal, part-time, hourly, with 35-40 hours per week during May–August, and compensation of $19–$21 per hour. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children in camp, recreation, childcare, education, or a related setting.
• Ability to provide direction and support to staff and appropriately address challenging camper behavior.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with children, staff, and parents.
• Ability to remain calm, use good judgment, and respond appropriately in a busy camp environment.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification as required.
• Successful completion of required background screening and YMCA child-safety training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and visible presence throughout camp, providing support to campers and staff across grade groups.
• Provide day-to-day direction and coaching to camp staff and help ensure YMCA policies, procedures, and expectations are followed.
• Address camper behavior concerns that require additional support and assist staff with appropriate behavior management.
• Communicate with parents or guardians when camper concerns need to be elevated beyond the grade-group staff.
• Meet regularly with Lead Counselors and grade-group staff to discuss camper needs, staff concerns, and daily operations.
• Support camp safety practices and respond appropriately to incidents, injuries, and emergencies.
• Assist the camp nurse as needed with camper health and medical situations.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, the camp desk, field trips, transitions, and other camp needs as assigned.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with campers, parents, staff, volunteers, and YMCA members.
• Participate in required training and staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

CPR/AED Certification

Tools

CPR/AED & First Aid training

Job description

Edwardsville YMCA is seeking an energetic Assistant Director for our Summer Camp program. This role provides hands-on leadership with camp groups and staff, ensuring a safe, positive, well-supervised environment and supporting daily camp operations.

The position is seasonal, part-time, hourly, with 35-40 hours per week during May–August, and compensation of $19–$21 per hour. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.