Program Coordinator - Camp Shady Brook

Job Details

Job Location
:
Deckers, CO 80135

Position Type
:
Full Time

Salary Range
: $480.00 - $480.00 Salary

General Overview

The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that campers experience safe, values-based, and engaging camp programs. This position will mentor and lead the Program Staff team and will be a member of the summer Leadership Team.

Job Requirements:

• Must posses a cooperative spirit and be committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to campers, staff, and program participants.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities-allowing for the development of personal and professional interpersonal relationships with staff, campers, parents, and others.
• Must be committed to the mission of YMCA Camp Shady Brook and be an advocate and role model for staff and campers alike.
• Should have experience and/or previous training in youth camping.
• Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Physically fit and able to hike, walk, stand, bend and lift comfortably over the course of a day.
• Mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer emergency care effectively.

Job Segments:

• Provide leadership and guidance to all staff in the following program areas:
  Ranch, Waterfront, Arts and Crafts, Ropes, and Shooting Sports.
• Provide leadership in developing all camp games and themed skits / events.
• Responsible for running discovery signups and scheduling program area usage.
• Provide leadership and administrative support as directed by coordinating, organizing, or leading camp activities or by providing administrative office support as needed.
• Participate in Leadership Team training prior to staff training.
• Prepare for, assist in leading, and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings.
• Direct programs that meet or exceed ACA and state standards.
• Assume responsibility for the health/welfare of campers and staff entrusted to his/her charge.
• Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff, demonstrating the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the performance of job duties.
• Observe camper and staff behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Consult with the Camp Program Director daily concerning problems that need to be addressed and/or excellent staff performance.
• Complete routine and required forms to include, but not limited to: staff evaluations, program supply requests, maintenance request forms, and incident and injury reports.
• Demonstrate proper care and storage of all equipment and supplies.
• Provide and ensure proper set up and clean up of all programs and events.
• Evaluate current season, make suggestions, and create a Program Coordinator manual.
• Will work stayover weekends as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
• Weekly salary of $480.00.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Previous camp leadership.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to direct and supervise summer staff.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen and First Aid Certifications.