Summer Camp Coordinator

YMCA of San Diego County • Temp • San Diego County, California • 1m ago

Overview

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:
Mission Valley YMCA

Dan McKinney - La Jolla

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.