Camp Wellness Coordinator (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to serve as Camp Wellness Coordinator for summer 2027. Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912, located on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and serving boys and girls through summer camps, retreats, and specialty camps. The Wellness Coordinator provides intentional, caring programming that supports the positive development of staff and campers and helps create a more effective, supportive camp experience. The coordinator supports the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of campers and helps staff provide supportive care. The role includes mental wellness programming during staff training and camp sessions, staff check-ins, one-on-one camper support, and teaching staff behavior-support practices grounded in positive child development. Programs may include hikes, games, challenges, skill-building, and crafts designed to support campers and reduce stress. The coordinator works with participants from all backgrounds and upholds camp values while approaching responsibilities with creativity, enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to safety.

Requirements

Must be at least 20 years old by June 2027.
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Strong communication skills.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain certification by June 2027.

Nice To Haves

Student in psychology, health care, or a therapy-related field.

Responsibilities

Support staff and LDPs in providing campers with an effective and supportive experience.
Implement mental wellness programming during staff training and smaller events during camp weeks.
Conduct person-focused staff check-ins during or after each session to help staff feel seen and heard.
Support campers by helping reduce stress, enhance self-efficacy, and provide an additional resource for one-on-one needs.
Teach and lead behavior-support tactics for staff rooted in positive child development psychology and encouraging play.
Discuss camper information forms and provide support and resources.
Host cabin-rotation programs addressing mental wellness and camper support, such as hikes, games, challenges, skill-building, and stress-reducing crafts.
Collaborate to promote efficient processes and clear communication.
Work with participants of all backgrounds.
Serve as a role model by upholding camp values and acting with integrity, creativity, and attention to safety.
Be responsible for campers' mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being during their time at camp.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Adhere to policies concerning boundaries with consumers.
Attend and complete required abuse-risk-management training.
Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Follow mandated reporting requirements and job-specific abuse-risk-management responsibilities.