POSITION SUMMARY:

• In collaboration with, and reporting to, The Summer Program Coordinator is responsible for scheduling counselors, program design, curriculum development, special events planning, attendance management and program evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for scheduling of all Traditional Camp counselors.
• Responsible for providing feedback to counselors as it relates to skill class development.
• Plans and executes an innovative, engaging and age appropriate Camp program.
• Overseas an effective and fair skill class sign-up process for campers. Is avalibale and receptive to skill class changes as needed.
• Responsible for staff skill class schedules. Works to ensure staff are assigned to the appropriate area based on skill level and passion.
• Actively supervises staff throughout the day and is present throughout the day.
• Plans and executes an engaging and age appropriate special event each session, gaining buy in from the staff team prior to execution.
• Organization of daily amphitheater events and special activities.
• Responsible for theme day organization and communication.
• Assists with supervision of Program Leads.
• Assists with ensuring program quality and exection across all program areas.
• Assists with the ordering of supplies for each program area.
• Ensures that program areas and equipment are maintained to a high standard. Communicates needs in a timely manner to the Assistant Camp Director.
• Ability to remain calm during an emergency.
• Assist with special events and summer fundraising campaigns.
• Builds positive relationships with campers, parents, caregivers, counselors and other senior staff to leverage Camp Lincoln’s position and provide a high level experience to all.
• Provides effective and timely communication to the Assistant Camp Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOW HOW:

• Minimum of 3 years leadership and childcare experience.
• A passion for leadership development and coaching.
• Teaching, facilitating, teambuilding experience preferred.
• Supervisory and staff development experience.
• Administrative experience; ability to communicate verbally (in-person and on phone) and in writing is essential.
• Personnel values consistent with the YMCA mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and all common programs such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others and support them in their endeavors as necessary.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency