Camp Whittle Program Coordinator (Summer Season - Big Bear, CA)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Fawnskin, CA

2d•$2,540 - $2,540•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Whittle Program Coordinator supports the YMCA’s mission by helping provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for youth. The role leads, trains, and supervises Camp Counselor I staff in delivering progressive, age-appropriate programs and specialized activities throughout the summer season. It oversees residential and cabin operations, promotes a positive and supportive cabin community, maintains health and safety standards, manages risk, and supports responsible care of camp facilities and equipment. The coordinator is expected to serve as a positive role model and uphold YMCA Core Values and policies. The position includes supervising staff responsible for groups of 8–10 campers and a CIT, ensuring 24-hour camper supervision and campers’ physical and emotional well-being. Duties may also include dishwashing, housekeeping, facility maintenance, transportation tasks, and employee housing responsibilities when applicable. Staff assigned to specialized activity areas must complete applicable training and certifications and follow relevant safety guidelines. The role requires completing YMCA and American Camp Association training, skills assessments, documentation, and incident reporting, as well as attending required meetings and trainings. This is a seasonal resident-camp position at Camp Whittle in Fawnskin, California. The stated salary is $2,540 per month. The position may involve working at approximately 7,000 feet, on uneven terrain, in varying weather, and performing physically demanding camp operations.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18; age 21 or older is preferred for supervisory roles.
Two or more years of experience in a related field preferred.
Current first aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification during employment.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including responding appropriately to safety concerns, emergencies, and environmental conditions.
Ability to walk frequently on uneven terrain, navigate mountain environments, and perform physically demanding tasks.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at approximately 7,000 feet in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, sun, rain, wind, and snow.
Ability to safely use equipment and tools as trained and in accordance with YMCA, ACA, and manufacturer guidelines.
Ability to perform operational duties such as snow removal, facility upkeep, material handling, and emergency response.
Adequate vision, hearing, mobility, coordination, and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties safely.
Ability to make quick decisions, supervise and instruct staff, recognize potential danger or injury, and maintain a safe, positive environment.
Completion of required YMCA and ACA training, certifications, and annual skills assessments before facilitating activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a related field.
Age 21 or older for supervisory roles.
Returning-staff experience is applicable where relevant.
Specialized activity certifications and training, as applicable to assigned activity area.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and supervise Camp Counselor I staff, modeling effective camper engagement, behavior management, and camp operations.
Help staff anticipate camp needs, manage transitions, and understand camp routines and standard operating procedures.
Guide staff in emergency protocols, radio procedures, YMCA Core Values, and safety practices.
Ensure staff develop and deliver progressive, mission-driven activities appropriate to campers’ ages and abilities.
Prepare activity areas, provide orientations, and teach safe, appropriate equipment use.
Debrief activities with participants and evaluate program effectiveness for continuous improvement.
Maintain positive relationships with members, participants, and staff and promote youth well-being.
Verify that staff assigned to specialized activities have required certifications and follow applicable safety guidelines.
Oversee ongoing monitoring of participants, equipment, facilities, and environmental conditions; identify, mitigate, and report hazards.
Ensure staff review and follow emergency procedures, and direct staff during critical incidents as needed.
Maintain clear, professional radio communication during daily operations and emergencies.
Monitor pre-use inspections and ensure proper care, maintenance, storage, cleaning, and organization of camp resources and activity areas.
Verify completion of required YMCA and ACA training, certifications, and annual skills assessments before activities are facilitated.
Complete required documentation and promptly report incidents, hazards, policy violations, and operational concerns to management.
Support dishwashing operations, including washing, sanitizing, storing, and restocking dishes and kitchen equipment and maintaining a sanitary dish room.
Complete assigned housekeeping tasks and inspections; maintain facilities and safely manage cleaning supplies and equipment.
Assist with camp facilities, grounds, infrastructure, general repairs, grounds care, supply replacement, and improvement projects.
Supervise and support staff assigned to a cabin group of 8–10 campers and a CIT, ensuring 24-hour supervision and a safe, supportive cabin community.
Ensure cabin staff follow camp policies, curfews, and the staff code of conduct and maintain their health and stamina for their responsibilities.
When applicable, follow transportation procedures and perform pre-driving safety checks on assigned vehicles.
When applicable, maintain employee housing responsibly and follow YMCA and Camping Services housing policies.
Accurately record and self-approve worked hours in Paycom; attend required staff meetings and trainings and uphold YMCA safety, supervision, mandated-reporting, and risk-management policies.
When assigned to specialized activities, complete area-specific training and certifications and follow applicable safety procedures for ropes courses, aquatics, animal care, archery, or mountain biking.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of camp operations and guest experiences.