Summer Camp Coordinator (2027)

Foothills Area YMCA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills Area YMCA is seeking a Seasonal Camp Coordinator to support youth-focused programs and ensure a quality camp experience. You will help design and deliver activities, supervise staff and volunteers, and maintain safe, inclusive environments for all participants.

The role requires CPR/First Aid/AED certifications, a preferred high school diploma, and ability to work with diverse groups of families and youth. Strong organizational skills and adherence to YMCA policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and AED certifications required.
• Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program development and delivery to support YMCA objectives.
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and supervising camp staff and volunteers.
• Maintains effective relationships with parents and campers' families.
• Oversees registration, administration, food service and transportation.
• Leads programs, adheres to YMCA standards and prepares paperwork.
• Oversees promotion and marketing of camp activities to recruit staff.
• Makes welfare, health and safety decisions for campers and staff.
• Enforces policies and assumes additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Camp program coordination

Education

High school diploma preferred

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days

Job description

Job Title: Camp CoordinatorReports to: Childcare DirectorJob Type: SeasonalPay Range: $12.00 - $18.00 / hourSchedule: 40 hours WeeklyCode: FLSA Status: Non-ExemptRevision Date: February 2026General Function:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Camp Coordinator at Foothills Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.Oversees and directs program development and delivery to support YMCA objectives.Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and supervising camp staff and volunteers.Maintain effective working relationships with various groups and committees, including parents of campers.Oversees support services for camp, such as registration, administration, food service, and transportation.Leads assigned programs for association and follows and adheres to YMCA standards.Prepares applicable paperwork.Oversees promotion and marketing of camp activities to increase usage of the camp and recruit staff members.Makes decisions related to the welfare, health and safety of all campers and staff. Maintains and enforces all YMCA policies and procedures.Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.High school diploma preferredMeets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.Previous experience working with children in a camp setting preferred.Previous supervisory experience preferred.Previous experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, or recreational games.Previous experience working with diverse populations.Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.Employees And Volunteers Who Directly Supervise Youth Will:Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.Attend required abuse risk management training.Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.Employees And Volunteers Who Do Not Directly Supervise Youth Will:Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.Attend required abuse risk management training.Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.Maintenance employees and volunteers—ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and bathrooms, hallways, stairwells), etc.Front desk personnel—ensure youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.