Camp Whittle Program Facilitator (Summer Season - Big Bear, CA) (5083)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Fawnskin, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Whittle Program Facilitator supports the YMCA’s mission by providing youth with a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment during the summer season. The role delivers progressive, age-appropriate programming and specialized activities, prepares activity areas, teaches safe equipment use, and evaluates programs to support continuous improvement. The facilitator maintains positive relationships with campers, guests, and staff and acts as a role model for YMCA Core Values and the Six Pillars of Character. For designated periods of 2–3 weeks, the facilitator takes primary residential responsibility for a cabin group of 8–10 campers and a Counselor-in-Training. This includes sleeping in the cabin and providing 24-hour supervision, supporting campers’ physical and emotional well-being, building a positive cabin community, and managing daily routines and transitions. The position also supports camp operations through health and safety monitoring, emergency response, facility and equipment stewardship, housekeeping, dishwashing, and assigned maintenance tasks. Staff must complete required YMCA and American Camp Association training, certifications, and skills assessments before facilitating activities; follow camp, equipment, and risk-management procedures; complete documentation; and report incidents or concerns. Depending on assignment, duties may include driving, employee housing responsibilities, returning-staff mentoring, or specialized activities such as ropes courses, aquatics, animal care, archery, or mountain biking. The role requires attendance at required meetings and training and adherence to YMCA policies and the staff code of conduct.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Current first aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification during employment.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work effectively with guests, participants, volunteers, and staff while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to safety concerns, emergencies, and environmental conditions.
Ability to walk frequently on uneven terrain and navigate mountain environments.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at approximately 7,000 feet and in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, sun, rain, wind, and snow.
Ability to safely operate equipment and tools as trained and according to 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 maintain adequate food, hydration, and sleep while performing cabin supervision duties.
Ability and willingness to follow camp policies, curfews, the staff code of conduct, safety procedures, and risk-management requirements.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, facilitate, and deliver progressive, mission-driven activities appropriate to campers’ ages and abilities.
Prepare activity areas, orient participants, teach safe equipment use, debrief activities, and evaluate programs for improvement.
Maintain positive relationships with campers, participants, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Continuously monitor campers, equipment, facilities, and environmental conditions; identify, mitigate, and report hazards.
Follow emergency procedures and camp safety policies, respond promptly to emergencies, and use clear radio communication.
Conduct pre-use inspections and properly care for, maintain, store, clean, and organize camp supplies and program areas.
Complete required YMCA and American Camp Association training, certifications, skills assessments, and documentation; report incidents and operational concerns.
Support dishwashing operations by washing, sanitizing, storing, and restocking dishes and equipment and maintaining a sanitary dish room.
Complete housekeeping assignments and inspections; maintain facilities and safely manage cleaning supplies and equipment.
Assist with camp facility, grounds, and infrastructure upkeep, including assigned repairs, grounds care, supply replacement, and improvement projects.
Supervise 8–10 campers and a Counselor-in-Training during assigned cabin periods, including 24-hour supervision and sleeping in the cabin.
Build a supportive cabin community, use positive discipline, provide individual camper support, escort campers safely, and manage cabin routines and transitions.
Maintain personal health and stamina to remain capable of supervising campers.
Follow transportation procedures and conduct vehicle safety checks if assigned driving duties.
Maintain employee housing responsibly and follow housing policies if provided employee housing.
Accurately record and self-approve worked hours in Paycom; attend required staff meetings and training; follow YMCA policies and professional conduct expectations.
If returning staff, model effective practices and help new staff understand camp routines, safety protocols, and operating procedures.
If assigned specialized activities, complete applicable training and certifications and follow activity-specific safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of camp operations and guest experiences.