Summer Camp Coordinator (2027)

Paycom; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills Area YMCA in Seneca, SC seeks a Camp Coordinator for a seasonal position. The role involves managing camp programs, recruiting and supervising staff, and coordinating activities to ensure a quality experience for youth and families.

The position reports to the Childcare Director and requires CPR/First Aid/AED certifications, plus training within 30 days of hire. The Camp Coordinator oversees operations such as registration, food service, transportation, and marketing, while upholding

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 parents of campers and other groups.
• Oversees support services for camp, including registration, administration, food service, and transportation.
• Leads programs for association and follows YMCA standards.
• Prepares applicable paperwork.
• Oversees promotion and marketing of camp activities to increase usage and recruit staff.
• Makes decisions related to welfare, health and safety of campers and staff.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

AED

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Foothills Area YMCA - Seneca, SC 29672, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $12.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Job Title: Camp Coordinator

Reports to: Childcare Director

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay Range: $12.00 - $18.00 / hour

Schedule: 40 hours Weekly

Code: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: February 2026

General 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• Meets 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.