Summer Camp Coordinator

This position is responsible for assisting in the overall administration and operation of camp programs under the direct supervision of the Program Director. Coordinators will work to establish and maintain quality day camp programs by supporting staff and campers and ensuring adherence to ACA requirements and YMCA policies and procedures.

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Schedule:

Late May through Mid August

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Locations available:

Copley-Price Family YMCA - City-Heights

• Operate programs adhering to ACA guidelines and YMCA guidelines, procedures, policies, safety standards, mission and philosophy
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and open communication with staff, parents, participants, and community agencies involved in camp programs
• Work jointly with the Program Director to train new camp staff in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and ACA guidelines
• Assist the Program Director with staff and program evaluations, as well as in interviewing, reference checks, and hiring
• Provide leadership, recognition, support, and mentoring to all Unit Leaders and frontline staff
• Respond effectively and positively to parents and participants
• Provide support to staff working with children’s behaviors and interests and direct support to children when necessary
• Provide resources and new programming ideas for various camps
• Coordinate activity schedule, field trips, vendors and supplies for camp
• Follow all emergency procedures appropriate to the YMCA and in conformity with the procedures adopted by the emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of all children
• Preserve the quality of supplies, equipment and materials
• Manage and visit camps daily to maintain operations including safety, programming, quality, and staffing
• Remain within monthly budgeted amounts
• Adheres to YMCA Dress Code & Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
• Must enjoy working with children and be highly dependable
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse community
• Ability to lead campers in program activities such as games, crafts, and sports
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

• Must have at least three years previous experience in youth programming
• Must have at least two years previous experience supervising staff
• Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of campers ages 5-16, as well as parents and staff of diverse ethnic populations
• Criminal record clearance by being fingerprinted prior to reporting for work and signing a statement regarding criminal convictions
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.