YMCA OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOB DESCRIPTION

FLSA Status: Seasonal May-August

Pay Rate: Stipend: $475-525 a week based on experience (Sun-Fri) | Room and Board Provided 

Reports to: Director of Camping and Outdoor Education Revision Date: 11-1-2023

POSITION SUMMARY: Looking for a meaningful summer job? Want to make a difference, work hard, and play even harder? If you answered yes, what are you waiting for? Come join our leadership team and lead great staff and campers through thrilling activities, help them grow and make long-lasting friendships. The coordinator will oversee all the day-to-day operations of our day camp program, with an average of 100 campers per week and staff. Bring your creativity, skills and passion for working with youth. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Lead and provide support to activities, staff, and campers where necessary

2. Facilitate ropes, target sports, aquatics, and many more camp activities

3. Support overnight camp operations nightly as needed.

4. Oversee day to day operations including admin responsibilities of schedules, busses, check in/out, parent communication, weekly emails, reprots, and rosters. 

5. Provide direct supervision to youth and staff 

6. Plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate activities that go along with weekly themes. 

7. Lead staff meetings, trainings, evaluate staff and give positive feeback. 

8. Work with campers, staff, nurses and parents to support camper needs, physically, emotionally, spiritually and behaviorally. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA.

2. Must be 21 years or older

3. This position requires experience working with youth ages 5-15

4. Proven leadership skills and collaboration 

5. Have or obtain First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard and Ropes certification (we will certify)

6. Willingness to have fun, laugh, and be silly with a love of the outdoors

7. Uphold and adhear to all stafety standards and hold staff acountable as well. 

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.

1. Must be able to provide a physical exam by a medical provider

2. Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly.

3. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

4. Must be in good health, able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, climb and work outside in all terrain and weather conditions for extended periods of time. 

5. Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and or verbal instructions.

6. Comfortable working at heights and around water.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

The YMCA of Southeastern NC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Salary Description$475-525 week plus housing and meals