Day Camp Coordinator

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Southgate, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking positive role models who are caring, outgoing, creative, love to have fun, enjoy being outside, and want to positively impact youth's lives in our day camp programs. Under the guidance of the branch Youth and Family Program Director, the primary responsibility of the Day Camp Site Coordinator is to provide a safe environment where staff and campers can grow and thrive.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Experience working with youth is required.
Previous camp experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Meets the requirements set forth by the state licensing agency.
Documentation of DHS clearance before starting work, and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days.
Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in all physical activities
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.
The capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day.
Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in overall camp management and be responsible for the day-to-day happenings within the camp.
Directly impact and inspire the lives of hundreds of campers and staff members each day through programs and actions.
Directly supervise day camp counselors and day camp site leads by guiding program activities throughout the day.
Document incidents and accidents by filling out an FYI for parents, and YMCA incident Report forms, and submit them to the Camp Site Director.
Be the face and voice of the day camp within the camp and the community, and be welcoming to all campers, parents, and other staff.
Provide support to youth development counselors and leads through guidance, encouragement, recognition, and fun.
Plan, assist, and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core values for campers.
Be willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song, and lose the game when necessary.
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attend to the needs of campers at all times.
Serve as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program by displaying exemplary behavior at all times and modeling healthy eating and physical activity.
Consciously create a climate in camp to foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
Supervise a group of 6 – 12 children, as needed.
Attend all staff meetings and training and assume equal responsibility for general housekeeping tasks.
Following YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.