Dining Hall Coordinator (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to coordinate the program and atmosphere of its dining hall during meals. The coordinator creates a fun, creative, welcoming, and inclusive experience for campers and staff while keeping meals organized, efficient, and on schedule. The role includes hosting meals, leading announcements and activities, coordinating meal flow and dining hall operations, and working with Food Service and camp program leadership. The coordinator also supports campers participating in dining hall duties and may support cabin leader staff or fill in for cabin leaders when needed. Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912, located on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It hosts boys and girls from the region and around the world for summer camps, retreats, and specialty camps. The role requires a commitment to camper well-being, camp values, safety, and appropriate supervision. The coordinator must follow abuse risk management policies, complete required training, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old or have graduated high school by June 2027.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification by June 2027.
Comfort with public speaking, making announcements, and leading games and activities for large groups.
Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain a positive, engaging atmosphere while managing schedules and expectations.
Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading group activities, games, or large-group programming.
Experience working with children or teens in a residential summer camp setting.
Experience coordinating volunteers, youth leaders, or program staff.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and supervise engaging dining hall programming during meals while maintaining an efficient and timely meal schedule.
Serve as the primary meal-time host by making announcements, speaking to large groups, and leading games, songs, and dining hall traditions.
Coordinate meal flow, including seating, announcements, activities, and transitions, so campers and staff have adequate time to eat and meals stay on schedule.
Work with the Food Service Director to coordinate dining hall operations, table assignments, and table settings before and after each camp session.
Coordinate with the LDP Coordinator to support and guide Leadership Development Program Service Corps campers helping in the dish room and with dining hall setup and cleanup.
Set clear expectations and appropriately supervise campers assisting with dining hall responsibilities, in coordination with their assigned leaders and Food Service staff.
Assist the Arts & Crafts Coordinator with planning and decorating the dining hall for the Friday evening weekly themed dinner.
Help maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming dining hall, and communicate operational needs or concerns to the Food Service Director and camp leadership.
Collaborate with program staff to foster an inclusive, positive dining hall culture.
Support cabin leader staff when not in the dining hall and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
Work with participants of all backgrounds and serve as a role model, 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.
Adhere to consumer-boundary policies and job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Attend or complete required abuse risk management training.
Follow procedures for high-risk activities and consumer supervision, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.