Looking for a summer job where you can make a difference in the community? The YMCA is seeking someone who enjoys being creative and outgoing, while attending to groups of children as a Spring Break & Summer Day Camp Coordinator! The Summer Camp Coordinator sets an example to Summer Camp Counselor and helps support the Program Director in daily camp operations, including coordination of on-site and off-site activities and logistics, providing instructions to others, and ensuring Summer Camp goals are being met while keeping kids safe and happy.
We are hiring for Hamilton County's upcoming Spring Break and 2026 Summer Camp (Tuesday, May 26th to Friday, July 31st). A mandatory training for all staff will be Saturday, May 16th.
Job Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Program Director, plans and implements the program in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA
- Ensures the safety of the campers at all time
- Assists the Program Director in recruiting and hiring camp staff.
- Supervises and evaluates counselors.
- Coordinates staff meetings for camp staff.
- Keeps accurate and timely records of attendance sheets, payment ledgers, time sheets and supply inventories.
- Develops and implements weekly activity plans in relation to weekly themes.
- Handles emergencies as they happen.
- Builds and maintains effective communication lines with parents of the participants.
- Maintains all program equipment in a reasonable manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age when camp starts
- High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a camp setting.
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings, including summer heat and sunlight, outdoors elements and aquatic environments.
- Walking, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (could be up to 50 pounds).
Required Training you'll get once you're here:
- Certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED required within first 30 days of hire
- YMCA Redwoods trainings on child safety, child behaviors, camp specific trainings
- Required training on Saturday, May 16th
- New Employee Orientation required within first week of hire
PERKS:
- Free Y Membership
- Paid Training
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other